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President
Michael Hay
Board of Directors
Paul Capell
Robert Coen
Brian Freeman
Rod Monroe
Maggie Nelson
Diane Noriega
Dave Shields
Published by the Office
of College Advancement
Director, Community
Development
Executive Director,
MHCC Foundation
Michelle Gregory
Editor
Maggie Huffman
Graphic Design
Spring Bastow
Glenn Wright
Contributors
Jarrod Hogue
Eliza Lane
Kimberly Murray
Todd Schwartz
Photography
Spring Bastow
Glenn Wright
Cover Photo by: Kelly James
We are here to serve you!
In the above photo, Mt. Hood Community College employees gather on the
front lawn to spell out the initials of Oregon’s fourth largest community college.
We are proud to be part of MHCC and you can count on us to make your
student experience the best it can be! To watch a quick video of the “Making
of the MHCC Photo,” click on mhcc.edu/staffphoto and be sure to read the
message at the end.
Whether you are interested in taking credit classes (see pages 3–6 for tips on
how to get started), non-credit classes (see pages 7–25 for a course schedule)
or just want to learn more about your community college, this magazine is a
great resource.
Registering is oh, so easy!
For credit classes, you may register online and in-person. (Visit mhcc.edu for
the course schedule.)
For non-credit classes, you may register via phone, fax, mail and in-person.
(Refer to the registration form on page 8.)
MHCC mails this publication to all
district residents to inform them of the
college’s programs, services and community events. Because the schedule is
addressed to “Postal Customer,” individual names cannot be removed from
the mailing list. Accessible formats for
individuals with disabilities are available
by calling the Disability Services Office at
503-497-6923 or 503-491-7670 (TDD).
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Winter 2013. Published quarterly by
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S.E. Stark St., Gresham, Oregon 97030.
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Mt. Hood Community College
Here are some important dates to remember: Registration for winter term is now
open and classes begin Jan. 7.
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Success, No Waiting
MHCC’s Learning Success Center makes
help with classes, study skills and the
academic life available seven days a week.
All of life should work like this:
There’s something you don’t understand, something you just don’t get.
You go to a magical, welcoming place
where rows of tables are marked with
signs. You simply find the sign listing
your particular problem, sit down
and right away a smiling someone
comes to help you. Someone with
the skills and the knowledge to answer your questions is always there,
ready to jump in.
Well, most of life isn’t quite that
organized or helpful, unless you are
talking about the tutors and learning specialists at Mt. Hood Community College. Upstairs at the MHCC
Library, the Learning Success Center
brings together students, tutors,
learning specialists and faculty in a
warm, relaxed environment. Students
in any credited class or English as a
Second Language (ESL) non-credit
class can visit the table with the
Chemistry or Math 60 or Biology (or
whatever else) sign, and find knowledgeable tutors to help. Just down the
hall is a fully equipped computer lab
as well as a tutoring center for assistance with languages from Spanish to
Japanese to American Sign Language.
“This is so rewarding,
helping someone
with the thing that
you once struggled
with yourself.”
Trouble
with
Math? Chemistry? English?
Tutors take the confusion out of challenging classes – FREE
“At any one time there may be 25 to
30 tutors working here,” says Sharon
Juenemann, director of the Learning
Success Center, “and help is available
in math, science, writing, software
skills and much more. We hire people
who are both good at the subject
and have a real desire to help others
be successful.”
And the tutors also have empathy
—many of them once sat at these
same tables as confused students
themselves.
“This is so rewarding, helping someone with the thing that you once
struggled with yourself,” says Cheryl
Barnes, an MHCC graduate who is
now a student at Portland State University. “I remember how much help
I needed. I found the key to unlock
the mysteries of math right here.”
MHCC student and chemistry tutor
Henry Vanacore agrees: “The help
I got here made a real difference. It
extended my learning time. Some
people just get it right away, but that
wasn’t me. I needed the extra hours
before certain subjects made sense.
Clarity comes with time.”
“A lot of students don’t really know
the best ways to study,” Juenemann
explains. “They just do what they
think they should, or what they’ve
seen on TV or in a movie. But we
understand so much now about how
people learn. The way you best study
algebra, for example, is much different than the best way to study, say,
sociology. We can help make people
much more effective learners and time
managers. And that can make the difference between success and frustration, even between a college degree
and a failed effort.”
The rewards of the program go both
ways—students get support, and
tutors get the satisfaction that they
have played a vital role in students’
successes.
“Helping others in this way lets me
see other perspectives on things that
interest me,” Barnes says. “Everyone
learns in different ways.”
For more information about this helpful
student service, please visit mhcc.edu/lsc.
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be energized
Turnaround Expert
An MHCC graduate uses his education
to turn the recession of 2008 into success
in a growing new field.
Jeff Catlin is nothing if not versatile.
In three decades of work experience,
he’s held 22 job with 16 different
companies. Takeovers, buyouts,
layoffs—all have kept this U.S.
Navy veteran learning new skills
and managing to stay positive. He’s
owned businesses as well, and the
sale of his combination brewpub/
computer store (an interesting way
to improve the user experience!) in
2002 led him to MHCC to improve
the math and writing skills he knew
would be needed in the next phase
of his career.
Using what he learned about market signals in his MHCC economics
class, Catlin saw trouble coming,
and began to think about what to do
next. He was doing
well in sales with
a major appliance manufacturer, but
that industry
depended on
housing, and
he could
feel the
bubble bursting. Soon after, he found
himself pushing 50 and jobless.
He had been involved with energy
conservation at his company, so he
decided to retrain as a certified home
energy auditor (the consultants who
inspect and assess homes and businesses for energy use and efficiency,
then design plans for improvement).
Catlin quickly hit a Catch-22.
“You just couldn’t get certification
training unless you already had a
job in the industry,” he recalls. “The
training agencies told me they wished
they knew of an independent training
source for people who wanted to get
into the business.”
A bit of energy was efficiently used
when the light bulb came on for
Catlin. “I didn’t really want to start
another business,” he says, “because
I knew how hard it was. But I realized
I had to move quickly.”
Catlin got help from the Small Business Development Center and sent
his business plan to the president of
MHCC, who passed it on to WorkSource Oregon, the agency that eventually gave Catlin his first training
contract. Demand was great, and his
business, Energy Conservation Training Company (ECONTC), grew rapidly. So rapidly, in fact, his company
was purchased by Applied Proactive
Technologies just 18 months later.
Today, Catlin serves as director
of education services at ECONTC
which has guided more than
900 trainees to more than 1,200
professional certifications since
2009. The company is one of the real
leaders in the industry and serves as
MHCC’s training partner for building
performance classes. MHCC utilizes
ECONTC’s experts and facilities to
offer Building Analyst & Envelope
Professional (a dual certification
Energy Assessment
goes high-tech
through the Building Performance
Institute), Weatherization Technician,
Performance Tested Comfort Systems,
and Heating Professional.
“MHCC is fortunate to have access to
the ECONTC training center for our
classes,” says Jarrod Hogue, manager of the college’s Workforce and
Continuing Education department.
“WorkSource Oregon often provides
grant money to help dislocated workers pay for re-training.”
“Virtually every student we’ve trained
is working in the industry,” says
Catlin. And none of this would have
happened without MHCC. Without
my MHCC education I couldn’t have
achieved the reboot I have—it’s a
cliché to say that it was life-changing,
but that’s exactly what it was. I’m very
lucky—and going to MHCC was one
of the luckiest things I ever did.”
For more information on training for the
fast-growing energy efficiency industry,
call 503-491-7235.
Register Now
for College Credit Courses
mhcc.edu/schedule
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credit courses
work toward your degree
It might be a two-year degree. Or a certificate that you earn in just a
few months. Maybe you want to take core classes where they are less
expensive and transfer to a university. Whatever your path, MHCC has
the credit classes that will help you to achieve your dreams.
Pages 3–6 will show you a few options.
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areas of study – credit courses
Areas of Study
Transfer AAS*
Administrative Office Professional
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Administrative Office Professional:
Human Resource Management
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Administrative Office Professional: Web
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Office Assistant
Office Clerk
Office Software Specialist
Art
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Automotive Technology
Chrysler CAP
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Ford ASSET
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Honda PACT
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IMPORT
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Automotive Technology: Light Repair
and Maintenance
Biology
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Business Administration & Management
Business Management ●
Retail Management
Business Management: Accounting
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Accounting Clerk
Business Management: Entrepreneurship
and Small Business Management
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Entrepreneurship and Small
Business Management
Business (ASOT- Business)
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Chemistry / Biochemistry
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Chiropractic (pre-professional)
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Computer Game Development
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Computer Information Systems (CIS)
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CIS:Database Development
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CIS:Health Informatics
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CIS:Information Technology
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CIS:Networks and Operating Systems
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CIS:Web Management / Webmaster
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Cosmetology
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Criminal Justice Administration
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CyberSecurity and Networking
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Dental Hygiene
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Dentistry (pre-professional)
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Early Childhood Education ●
Economics ●
Education
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Employment Skills Training
Engineering
Architectural Engineering Technology
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Civil Engineering Technology
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Civil Engineering Technology:
Environmental
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Mechanical Engineering Technology
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English
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Environmental Science and Management
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Fisheries Technology
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Funeral Service Education
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General Social Science
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Geography
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Geology
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History
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Hospitality and Tourism
Management (HTM)
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HTM: Culinary / Catering
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* Associate of Applied Science
**Career Pathway Certificate of Completion
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mhcc.edu/schedule
Certificate
1-yr
CPCC**
1-yr
<1-yr
<1-yr
1-yr
1-yr
1-yr
1-yr
1-yr
1-yr
1-yr
<1-yr
1-yr
1-yr
Areas of Study
Transfer AAS*
HTM: Hotel / Restaurant Management
HTM: Hotel, Restaurant,
Meetings Management
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HTM: Meetings and Special
Events Management
HTM: Recreation and Leisure
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HTM: Travel
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Integrated Media
Integrated Media: Broadcasting
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Integrated Media: Graphic Design
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Integrated Media: Photography
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Integrated Media: Video
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Integrated Metals
Integrated Metals: AWS Certified Welder
Integrated Metals: CNC / CAD / CAM
Integrated Metals:
Machine Tool Operator
Integrated Metals:
Machine Tool Technology
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Integrated Metals: VESL /
Accelerated CNC Operator
Integrated Metals: VESL /
Accelerated Welding Technology
Integrated Metals: Welding Technology
Mathematics
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Medical Office Specialist
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Medical Office Specialist: Accounting
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Medical Office Specialist: Management
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Medical Office Specialist: Unit Secretary
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Medical Billing / Claims Analyst
Medical Customer Service Representative
Medical Office Coding
Medical Receptionist
Medicine (pre-professional)
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Mental Health / Human Service
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Mental Health /
Human Service Youth Worker
Modern Languages
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Music
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Natural Resource Technology
Natural Resource Technology:
Forest Resources
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Natural Resource Technology:
Wildlife Resources
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Nursing ●
Practical Nursing
Pharmacy (pre-professional)
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Philosophy
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Physical Education / Exercise
and Sport Science
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Physical Therapist Assistant
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Physics
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Political Science
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Psychology
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Respiratory Care
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Sociology
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Surgical Technology
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Sustainability, Health and Safety
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(see Environmental Science and Management)
Theatre Arts
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Undecided / Undeclared Exploratory
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Veterinary Medicine (pre-professional)
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Zoology
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Certificate
1-yr
1-yr
1-yr
1-yr
CPCC**
CPCC**
1-yr
CPCC**
CPCC**
1-yr
1-yr
CPCC**
1-yr
1-yr
1-yr
1-yr
1-yr
1-yr
For information contact Advising, 503-491-7315
How to Commute
to Class in Your
Slippers and
Earn
Degree
areasaof
study
or Certificate
distance learning - credit courses
If you think you can’t start–or resume–college because
of your work schedule or obligations, MHCC has a
solution that allows you to attend classes from your
home, or from across the planet–even in the middle of
the night.
At Mt. Hood Community College, we’re all about
helping students achieve their dreams. And when we
say students, we mean military veterans and their families, recent high school graduates, those who started
their education a couple of decades ago, or people
in need of a new career. Actually, we’re talking about
anyone who realizes that the path to a better job often
lies in a college diploma or certificate.
If you think you don’t have time for college, here’s
some great news. MHCC offers a wide range of
credit classes through its online or Distance Learning
program. That means you can “commute” to class in
your jammies and slippers and still earn a degree! We
also offer online and hybrid (a combination of online
and on-campus) courses.
With more than 180 courses (such as art, math and
public speaking), Distance Learning fits nicely into a
busy schedule.
Call 503-491-7170 or visit mhcc.blackboard.com for
more information on Distance Learning credit classes.
For a list of non-credit online courses see page 18.
Are Online Courses For Me?
The most successful students in online courses
are self-motivated, highly organized and structured. In an online or hybrid course, students
are expected to log in the day the course begins and participate throughout each week
of the term. Courses are structured and have
deadlines for work and participation each
week. Students are required to participate in
group discussions and interact with other students and instructors.
Requirements:
For online and hybrid courses, students must
have access to an updated personal computer,
Web browser and Internet connection. Distance Learning online courses run on all types
of computers including PCs, MACs and Linux
systems. Students are welcome to participate
in online and hybrid courses from campus
computer labs and the MHCC Libraries at the
Gresham and Maywood Park Campuses.
Students must have computer skills including
working knowledge of word processing software, file management, document attachment,
email and the ability to navigate the Internet.
How Do I Register for
Online and Hybrid Courses?
Just visit mhcc.edu and click on MyMHCC.
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getting started – credit courses
#1
Apply for Admission
• If you have never taken classes at MHCC.
• If you are a returning student who has not been
enrolled at MHCC during the past 12 months:
• Complete the form 48 hours prior to taking the
College Placement Test (CPT). Forms can be found
at www.mhcc.edu/admissions.
• After applying for admission to the college, you will
receive an acceptance letter with your college ID
(identification) number and password, which serve as
your initial login information.
#2
# 3A
• Log on to the MyMHCC portal at
my.mhcc.edu to register online.
• See video demonstrations at www.mhcc.edu/demos.
#6
Arrange Transportation
• Parking permits are not required at any of the
MHCC campuses. Visit www.mhcc.edu/parking
for parking options on and around campus, cycling
resources, parking map, crime awareness/campus
security, and FAQs. Tri-Met passes are available for
purchase at the MHCC Bookstore.
# 7 Pay For Classes
• Tuition and fees are due the first day of each term.
See www.mhcc.edu/pmt.
Visit Testing Services
• For CPT schedule, testing information and resources for
math and grammar review, see www.mhcc.edu/testing
and www.mhcc.edu/proficiency.
• After completion of CPT, proceed to step 4.
# 3B
For Students with Previous College
Credits: Visit the Academic Advising &
Transfer Center
• Bring your academic transcripts with you to the
Academic Advising & Transfer Center (AATC), inside
the Student Services office. An adviser will unofficially
evaluate your proficiencies and prerequisites in order to
assist in planning your first term schedule. Proceeding
to step 4 is recommended, but not required for transfer
students. For more information, please visit the AATC
online at www.mhcc.edu/advising.
Attend an Advising Workshop
• After you have completed steps 1 – 3, sign up for a
workshop online at
www.mhcc.edu/advising/WorkshopRegistration.aspx.
• Bring your test results and MyMHCC login information
to access the MyMHCC computer portal.
• In the workshop you will learn about planning your
schedule and utilizing MHCC’s registration system.
• For more information, call 503-491-7315 or email
questions to [email protected]. We are
here to help you!
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Register For Classes
Arrange Financial Aid
• Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov or www.mhcc.edu/financialaid.
• Applications take approximately 12 weeks to process!
#4
#5
mhcc.edu/schedule
• Students must pay all charges unless they drop
classes by the refund date.
#8
Get To Know MHCC
• Attend the New Student Orientation
program in person or online at
www.mhcc.edu/onlineorientation.
• Schedule a campus tour at www.mhcc.edu/tours.
#9
Buy Your Books
• You can find your required textbooks online
at bookstore.mhcc.cc.or.us.
• Or visit the MHCC Bookstore at the Gresham Campus.
# 10
Get Your MHCC Activity Card
# 11
Manage Your Class Registration
• Stop by the Gresham Campus Library or the Student
Union to have your student photo taken for the
MHCC Activity Card two weeks before classes begin.
• Students are responsible for their attendance in
classes for which they are enrolled.
• Non-attendance is not a basis for refund or nonpayment of tuition. For more information, visit
www.mhcc.edu/drop.
Sign up for Winter
Classes Today!
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Registration Form................................................
Community Education Classes...........................
Class Locations and Abbreviations....................
Non-credit Online Classes...................................
Community Skills Center....................................
Business and Industry Workforce Training........
Small Business Development Center.................
Getting to MHCC.................................................
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22 – 23
24 – 25
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Main MHCC Phone Numbers
Admissions, Registration
and Records
503-491-7393
Advising
503-491-7315
The Bruning Center for Allied
503-491-6700
Health Education
Financial Aid
503-491-7262
Gresham Campus
503-491-6422
Maywood Park Campus
503-491-6100
Community Education Registration Form
Community Education Registration Form
Registration for Non-Credit Classes Only
STUDENT ID or Social Security Number LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
M.I.
EMAIL ADDRESS
BIRTH DATE (required)
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED
YEAR GRADUATED
STATEstudent PHONE PREVIOUS LAST NAME
MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME
ZIP
GENDER
DATE
Course Registration
COURSE NO.
SEC.
COURSE NAME
Payment Information
Paying by:
Money order 
Check
 Please bill me
You will be contacted if your class is filled or canceled
Other options to register:
•ONLINE: Returning students, see panel below
•Mail: Please mail registration form and payment to:
MHCC Community Education, AC1162
26000 S.E. Stark St., Gresham, OR 97030
• FAX: 503-491-7390 (use this form)
• Phone: Call 503-491-7572
DAY(S)
TIME
Do you plan to earn a degree,
certificate or diploma at MHCC?
A. One–year certificate
B. Two–year degree
C. High school diploma or GED
D. No, here to take classes
E. Undecided
Employed (While in attendance)
F. Full-time (35+ hrs/week)
P. Part-time (5–34 hrs/week)
N. Not employed
Main reason for attending MHCC:
A. Take classes, transfer to a four-year college
B. Learn skills to get a job
C. Improve job skills
D. Explore career or educational options
E. Take classes to finish high school or GED
F. Improve writing, reading or math skills
G. Learn English
H. Personal interest/enrichment
I. Other
J. No response
I acknowledge I am legally obligated to pay all charges incurred by registering. Charges
may include late payment fees, reasonable collection costs, attorney’s fee and Oregon
Department of Revenue charges related to the collection of all delinquent debts owed
to the college. To have the charges removed, I must process a drop or withdraw form
through the Admissions, Registration and Records office during the refund period.
or students not enrolled in the past 12 months
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Room AC1162
26000 S.E. Stark St.
Gresham, OR 97030
c. CALL: 503-491-7572
Web Helpline: 503-491-7393
What is the highest level of
education/training you have
received beyond high school?
(0) None
(1) Some college, short-term training
or private vocational school
(2) One-year college certificate
(3) Two-year college degree
(4) Bachelor’s degree
(5) Master’s degree
(6) Ph.D./Professional degree
Are you a veteran?
❏ Yes
❏ No
Student
Signature___________________________________________________________
Returning Students
COMMUNITY ED CLASS KEY:
who have enrolled within the past 12 months
Course
Description
Register and pay online
1. Fill out this registration form
2. You may register in one of three ways: Seven days a week, 24 hours a day!
•Go to mhcc.edu click on MyMHCC
a. FAX this form to: 503-491-7390
or use the direct link:
b. MAIL this form to:
http://my.mhcc.edu
MHCC Community Education •Your username is your
COST
Payment Information: Payment due date is the first day of the term.
You may pay online with a check or debit/credit card. Log on to MyMHCC at
http://my.mhcc.edu, select “Student Services, Pay for School.” Payment in person
may also be made in the Student Services Center on the Gresham Campus.
READ BEFORE SIGNING
New Students
ROOM
MHCC ID number
•The first time you log in, your password
is your six-digit date of birth (i.e. Sept.
21, 1960 = 092160) until you change it
Registration for non-credit classes
Cost of Class
Course #
Section #
Instructor Name
The word “STAFF”
is used when the
specific instructor is
not identified.
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Arts, Crafts
Transparent Watercolor
Special
Interest
Senior Discount: Save $10 on any feebased non-credit Community Education
class if you are an MHCC district
resident age 62 or better! For more
information on senior discounts visit:
mhcc.edu/SeniorDiscounts
Beginning Knitting
HOM4KF
$46 ($36 Senior)
Your family and friends will enjoy your
hand-knitted original scarves, shawls and
hats. This class shows how to select natural
or synthetic yarns, use knitting equipment,
read patterns and knit a variety of decorative
stitches. Advanced knitters will be given more
challenging projects. Instructor will provide
supply list first class. Fee includes some supplies.
Sec. 92
6–8 p.m. M. Rees
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AC 1767
1/9–3/13
Creative Jewelry Making
ART4B
$115 ($105 Senior)
Learn the fundamentals of simple jewelry construction (no string beading). More advanced
students may learn casting and light setting.
Sec. 91
G. Buyukas
6:30–9 p.m.
T
DDSO 221
1/8–3/12
Beginning Jewelry Making
ART4BJ
$64 ($54 Senior)
Learn all the basics of jewelry making from
terminology to tools and techniques. Includes
guidelines, supply and resource list, followed
by more hands-on workshop and review.
Also, learn basic wire work, make findings
and wrap bead ends. Supply list provided
first day of class.
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6–9 p.m. P. Dugas-Tait
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MAY 143
1/31–2/14
ART4PB
$78 ($68 Senior)
Emphasis is on vision training, drawing what
you see and painting what you feel. Your
own style will develop and expand through
learning process and technique, including
drawing shortcuts and color theory. Supply
list provided first day of class.
Found Object Jewelry
ART4FO
$125 ($115 Senior)
Make your own high-fashion costume jewelry for a fraction of the cost. Combine broken,
old or mismatched jewelry with interesting
found objects to make unique costume jewelry. Learn to find, dismantle and assemble
jewelry without expensive tooling or kilns.
Supply list provided first day of class.
Sec. 91
6–9 p.m.
G. Swenson
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DDSO 222
1/10–3/14
Watercolor for All
ART4BW
$78 ($68 Senior)
Approach watercolors using a variety of
styles and techniques: glazing, masking,
washes, textured effects, pouring, dry brushing, tricks and wet-on-wet. Learn color mixing,
composition and color theory. Students work
on subjects of their choice. Beginning and
continuing students welcome.
Sec. 91
6–9 p.m.
P. Hobbs
VA 13
1/9–3/13
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ART4CC
$84 ($74 Senior)
Have you always wanted to try quilting,
but didn't know where to begin? After our
discussion on pattern selection, color theory,
tools and techniques, sandwiching, quilting
and binding, you will design your quilt and
determine tools and supplies needed.
T
DDSO 236
1/8–3/12
Mosaic Art Workshop I
ART4MW
$64 ($54 Senior)
Students learn the ancient art and technique
of direct-application mosaics using broken
tile, dishes or glass shards. First class is a
lecture to inspire and distribute guidelines/
supply list. Second class is an all-day, handson workshop. Final class allows students to
grout their creations.
Sec. 91
P. Dugas-Tait
6:30–9 p.m.
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10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
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S
MAY 304
1/11–3/15
VA 13
1/12–3/16
Art through the Ages
ART4PM
$29 ($19 Senior)
Learn firsthand from works of art in the Portland Art Museum galleries. From ancient
Greek to modern and contemporary, explore
and analyze the wonderful complexities of
art! Note: $12 payable to Portland Art Museum for pass.
Sec. 20
6–8 p.m.
K. Whalen R
OFF SITE
2/7–2/28
Pottery
ART4TB
$130 ($120 Senior)
Hand-build or turn clay on electric wheel. Firing is done by instructor; $25 fee goes to the
high school toward equipment use and room
rental, does not include clay and supplies.
Some experience is helpful.
Sec. 91
6–9 p.m.
Beginning Quilting
Sec. 91
N. Tubbs
6–8:30 p.m.
Sec. 31
P. Hobbs
9 a.m.–Noon
Sec. 91
P. Hobbs
9 a.m.–Noon
R. Linn
W
DDSO 223
1/9–3/13
Just for Fun Piano
MUS2IP
$65 ($55 Senior)
All you need to know to play your favorite
songs now! Learn musical shorthand and
"tricks and licks" used by professionals. Follows the same principles as the PBS Special,
"Flash Piano." Optional $25 additional fee
payable to instructor at time of class for home
study book and CD.
Sec. 91
D. Rochlin
10 a.m.–1 p.m.
S
AC 2138
1/19
Improvisation on the Piano
MUS4IP
$65 ($55 Senior)
Learn the fundamentals of playing by ear and
how chord "inversions" add style and professionalism to your playing. Learn to transpose,
add color and spice with "extended chords,"
and much more.
Sec. 91
2–5 p.m.
D. Rochlin
S
AC 2138
1/19
College + Community • Winter 2013
9
Community Education Arts, Crafts and Special Interest
Guitar for Beginners
Acoustic Guitar Construction
MUS4G
$74 ($64 Senior)
Learn how to play chords, read tablature
and sing songs. Learn to tune, strum and play
melodies. All levels welcome but beginners
are the focus. Start with simple chord structures then move to actual songs. Find your
musical yearning through the guitar. Bring
guitar to class.
TRD4AG
$125 ($115 Senior)
Learn traditional and contemporary guitar
making techniques from design to final setup
and apply them to your personal guitar. All
skill levels are encouraged and welcome.
Come build the guitar of your dreams.
Sec. 91
L. Jones
6–7:20 p.m.
W
AC 2138
1/9–3/13
Intermediate Guitar and Songwriting
MUS4GI
$80 ($70 Senior)
Learn chord voicing from standards. Light
jazz and classical guitar mixed in with people
playing their original songs or instrumentals.
Poets and writers welcome; they don't need
to bring an instrument to class.
Sec. 91
L. Jones
2:10–4 p.m.
M
AC 2101
1/7–3/11
Beginning Mandolin
MUS4M
$80 ($70 Senior)
This little instrument is used by Paul McCartney, Rod Stewart, REM and lots of Irish and
bluegrass bands. Learn to tune, play chords,
sing songs and play melodies. Light theory
will be taught as well as strumming and picking techniques.
Sec. 91
L. Jones
2:10–4 p.m.
AC 2101
1/8–3/5
T
Beginning Banjo
MUS4BB
$80 ($70 Senior)
Learn to play banjo the Earl Scruggs way
and style. Bring your banjo to class and
learn tunings, chords and exercises for picking claw style. Learn to play banjo favorites
like "Foggy Mountain Breakdown." No
experience necessary but any music in your
background a plus.
Sec. 91
L. Jones 7:30-9:30 p.m.
R
AC 2138
1/17–3/7
Ukulele for Beginners
MUS4UK
$80 ($70 Senior)
Learn to play the ukulele with professional
musician Lew Jones. This instrument has been
used by the Beatles and other musicians for its
charming sound. Learn its history and expertise. Learn chords, melodies and sing-a-longs.
Techniques and light music theory will also be
explained. Bring ukulele to class. Handouts
will be given and books are optional.
Sec. 91
L. Jones
7:30–9 p.m.
10
W
AC 2138
1/9–3/13
Sec. 91
6–9 p.m.
D. Biasca
R
DDSO SHOP
1/10–3/14
Ukulele Construction
TRD4UC
$125 ($115 Senior)
Use your basic woodworking skills and learn
to make a concert ukulele. You supply the materials, we supply the plans and expertise to
help you craft an instrument you will be proud
to say "I made this."
Sec. 91
6–9 p.m.
D. Biasca
DDSO SHOP
T
1/8–3/12
Woodworking
TRD4W
$121 ($111 Senior)
For beginning to advanced woodworkers.
All necessary tools and techniques will be
demonstrated, with additional instruction
as needed. No required projects; however,
projects will be recommended for beginners
to increase woodworking skills, use of tools
and equipment.
Sec. 91
R. Kreisman
DDSO SHOP
3–5:25 p.m.
W
1/9–3/13
Sec. 92
R. Kreisman
DDSO SHOP
5:35–8 p.m.
W 1/9–3/13
Take Control of Your Canon EOS
Digital Camera
PHT4C
$72 ($62 Senior)
This class explains everything about your
EOS digital camera. You will learn in clear,
non-technical language how to use every
function on your camera. Canon lenses and
flash units will also be discussed.
Sec. 91
D. Green
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
S
AC 2756
1/19
Take Control of Your Nikon
Digital SLR Camera
PHT4NC
$72 ($62 Senior)
Learn everything about your Nikon digital
SLR camera in clear, non-technical language
—how to use your camera functions as
well as lenses and flash units. Most Nikon
digital SLR cameras will be discussed. Not
sure if this class is right for you? Call or
email the instructor at 503-661-7506 or
[email protected].
Sec. 91
D. Green
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
S
AC 2756
1/26
mhcc.edu/schedule • Call 503-491-7572 and register today to reserve your seat in a class!
Understanding Photography
Composition
PHT4UC
$49 ($39 Senior)
Proper composition is the key that allows
your viewer to appreciate your photos. This
four-hour course covers beginning and intermediate composition techniques to improve
the impact of your photos. Learn how to use
compositional techniques such as formats,
placement, shape, lines, texture and color to
compose your scene. If you are not sure this
class is right for you, please call or email the
instructor, David Green, 503-661-7506 or
[email protected].
Sec. 91
D. Green
6–10 p.m.
R
AC 2756
1/31
Professional Cake Decorating
HEC4CD
$99 ($89 Senior)
Prepare for a career in the professional cake
decorating industry or learn to decorate like
a pro for friends and family. Master decorating techniques and achieve current industry
standards for production. Recognition of Completion certificate awarded upon completion.
For all levels, no experience needed.
Sec. 91
6–9 p.m.
C. Sanders
T
CENT 177
1/8–2/26
Community Skills Center Membership
- Learn Computers & More!
PC4CSC
$89 ($79 Senior)
Enjoy 10 weeks of unlimited access to over
1,400 computer and business skills online
training videos, hands-on practice files, MS
Office and Adobe software, Wi-Fi, meeting
spaces, library services, technical assistance
and more. Join anytime. Located conveniently
at the Maywood Park Campus. For hours or
more information visit mhcc.edu/csc or call
503-491-6122.
Sec. 31
STAFF
Open 7 days a week
MAY 116
1/7–3/22
Computer Use for Seniors
CS9G
$64 ($54 Senior)
Enjoy a fun and easy hands-on basic computer and Internet skills course. Obtain a free
email account and learn to send and receive
emails and attachments. Create, save and
print useful computer projects in Microsoft
Word to take home. Learn how to use the
Internet in a friendly manner and be able to
search for information you need.
Sec. 91
J. Aguilar
9–10:50 a.m.
F
AC 2554
1/11–3/8
(see pages 20-22 for more computer classes)
Gently Learning the Computer 1
PC5CB
$69 ($59 Senior)
Beginning techniques for creating, sharing,
saving and sending files. Meet the mouse and
keyboard. Learn to email, send attachments,
work with photos and browse the Internet.
Slow-paced, casual atmosphere with lots of
hands-on practice and opportunities to ask
questions. Contact the instructor anytime:
[email protected].
Sec. 91
K. Huey
3:30–5:30 p.m.
AC 2611
1/7–3/18
&
Computer
Technology
WordPress –
Build and Maintain Your Website
PC7CB
$74 ($64 Senior)
Continues where Gently Learning Computer
1 left off. Customize your computer and create
your own personal filing system. Download,
save and install simple programs. Fun with
photos and music. Tips for maintenance. Slowpaced, hands-on practice with opportunities
to ask questions. Contact instuctor anytime:
[email protected].
PC5WP
$79 ($69 Senior)
WordPress is the world’s most popular online software for building websites, and it’s
incredibly user friendly. If you have mastered
the computer basics—copying and pasting,
navigating your hard drive comfortably, managing multiple tabs in your browser—you can
build a WordPress website with shopping
cart or add a shopping cart to your existing
WordPress site. Please contact instructor in
advance to have a free WordPress test site
set up for you to work on in class. Contact
instructor at http://jha.bz/wpc.
Sec. 91
K. Huey
3:30–5:30 p.m.
Sec. 91
6–9 p.m.
M
Gently Learning the Computer 2
R
AC 1271
1/10–3/14
Creating Mobile Apps with HTML5
Online
$95
Learn to make mobile apps that run on
iPhone and iPad, as well as on Android, Blackberry and Windows Phone. In this course,
you'll learn how to imagine, design, build and
optimize a cross-platform mobile app using
the very latest HTML5 standards. The result
will be a mobile app that's fast and runs on
just about any smartphone or tablet computer.
Start Date(s):
1/16, 2/20, 3/20
Enroll at www.ed2go.com/mhcc
Social Media for Business
PC5WT
$75 ($65 Senior)
Harness the power of Web 2.0 tools and social networking to market your products and
services, differentiate your niche, improve customer service and work smarter, not harder.
Sec. 31
D. Huey
9–11:30 a.m.
F
MAY 303
2/15–3/8
S. See
R
TBD
1/17–1/31
iPad Basics Workshop:
Explore Your iPad's Capabilites
PC4EIC
$30 ($20 Senior)
Hands-on learning covers Apple's iPad touch
interface, email, photos, Websurfing and
other topics the class suggests. Bring your
iPad and let's play!
Sec 31
B. McDaniel
MAY 220
6–7:30 p.m.
M/W 1/28–2/6
Put the "I" in iPhone and iPad
PC4IP
$60 ($50 Senior)
Learn to text, take photos/videos, collect
music, set up a calendar, download apps,
transfer "stuff" to your computer and get the
latest tweets. Also covers iPod Touch, iTunes
and iCloud. Bring your own "I" product for
practice or attend for information only.
Sec. 31
D. Huey
10 a.m.–Noon
T
MAY 303
2/5–2/26
The Basics of Selling on eBay
Facebook Security
PC4FS
$29 ($19 Senior)
Students will learn how to properly set security features of Facebook to protect privacy,
and prevent fraudulent activity, spamming
and account stealing and assure application
safety. This class is a must for all Facebook
users and parents of Facebook users.
PC5BA
$52 ($42 Senior)
Market your goods to the world. Find out
how to open a seller account, build positive
feedback, create effective listings, set pricing,
upload images, attract bidders, accept credit
card payments and pack and ship your merchandise. Optional $25 textbook available
for purchase on the first day of class.
Sec. 31
D. Huey
6–8:30 p.m.
Sec. 91
M. Klink
6:10–9 p.m.
T
MAY 303
1/15
T
eBay: Beyond the Basics
PC5BS
$56 ($46 Senior)
Learn the secrets of making a full or part-time
living on eBay! Course builds on The Basics of
Selling on eBay, introduces more advanced
selling strategies to improve profits and grow
sales. Learn tips and tricks to enhance listings,
increase sales quantity, avoid legal pitfalls,
deal with returns and problem customers,
encourage repeat business and market yourself. Optional $25 textbook available for
purchase on the first day of class.
Sec. 91
6–9 p.m.
M. Klink
T
AC 1659
2/12–3/12
Create Your Own Website
PC5BW
$60 ($50 Senior)
Design your own customized website and/or
blog with an easy to learn editor. Learn to format text, add photos or graphics, create links,
create a Web store, buy a domain name and
more. Instruction on Windows 7 computer.
Okay to bring your own laptop.
Sec. 31
1–3 p.m.
D. Huey
T
MAY 303
1/8–1/29
Creating a Web Page
PC6CW
$70 ($60 Senior)
Create a website for your business, hobby
or personal use. Start with an introduction to
Dreamweaver CS5. Covers creating a basic
main page, inserting backgrounds and graphics, adding additional page(s), navigation
and links. Get information on domain names,
how to launch your site and track visitors.
Sec. 31
D. Huey
6–8:30 p.m.
T
MAY 303
2/7–3/14
Introduction to Macintosh
PC5MC
$60 ($50 Senior)
Hands-on course covers the Macintosh computer, its innovative features and utilization of
the Mac operating system (OS). Designed for
new Mac users, or any computer user interested in expanding computer skills.
Sec. 31
D. Huey
10 a.m.–Noon
T
VA 28
1/8–1/29
AC 2554
1/8–2/5
College + Community • Winter 2013
11
Community Education Computer and Technology
Have Fun with Photoshop:
Beginning Level
PC5PH
$74 ($64 Senior)
Learn tips for working with digital photographs and scanned prints to make photos
look better. Whether for personal use or occupational marketability, learn to fix common
photographic problems, restore old photographs and even create original artwork using
Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop Elements.
Sec. 91
7–9 p.m.
D. Huey
M
AC 2611
1/7–3/11
An Introduction to HTML5 with CSS3
PC5SH
$75 ($65 Senior)
Back to the basics, no XML or XHTML, only
the basics of laying out a page in HTML5.
Also covers CSS3 basics that change font,
size and color; bold, italicize or underline.
Instruction on Windows 7 computer. Students
may bring their own laptops.
Sec. 31
1–3 p.m.
D. Huey
T
MAY 303
2/5–3/5
Computación Básica para
Estudiantes de Habla Hispana
PC5SP
$47 ($37 Senior)
Este curso está diseñado para los usuarios
sin experiencia o conocimiento previo en
computación. Las clases le ayudaran a familiarizarse con los conceptos básicos de una
computadora personal y Windows, introducir el uso del correo electrónico, el uso de
un navegador de Internet y técnicas básicas
de búsqueda utilizando un navegador Web.
Sec. 91
J. Serratos
9–11:20 a.m.
Sec. 92 J. Serratos
9–11:20 a.m.
AC 2611
1/12–2/9
AC 2611
S 2/16–3/16
S
Computación Básica Intermedia para
Estudiantes de Habla Hispana
PC6SP
$47 ($37 Senior)
Esta clase está diseñada para estudiantes
que han completado Computación Básica
para estudiantes de habla hispana. Los
estudiantes continuarán aprendiendo Word
2007. También aprenderán a crear una presentación en PowerPoint y Publisher 2007.
Aprenda a crear un álbum de fotos de presentación, volantes y folletos.
Sec. 91
J. Serratos
9 a.m.–1:50 p.m.
Sec. 92
J. Serratos
11:30 a.m.–1:50 p.m.
12
AC 2611
1/12–2/9
AC 2611
S 2/16–3/16
S
Computer Troubleshooting
Adult Ballet
PC5TS
$67 ($57 Senior)
Save time and money for your business or
family by learning how to properly maintain
and troubleshoot your desktop or laptop PC.
Students will learn to perform memory and
performance evaluations, set up or troubleshoot Internet connections, back up data,
improve performances through updates,
prevent and remove viruses and spyware,
upgrade memory and install components.
REC4AB
$88 ($78 Senior)
Explore the beauty and joy of learning ballet
and stretch techniques to classical music. All
levels welcome.
Sec. 91
J. Fonseca
6:30–8:30 p.m.
T
AC 1658
1/8–2/5
Beginning Ballroom Dance
REC3BD
$59 ($49 Senior)
Whether you are new to the world of dancing, or simply in need of a refresher course,
this class will provide the basic skills and
confidence needed to take your spot on the
dance floor. Covers the two foundational
components: East Coast swing and waltz.
Enrolled partner required.
Sec. 91
Shioshi/Schalk
6:30–7:30 p.m.
M
PE 114
1/7–3/4
Tap Dance
REC3TP
$64 ($54 Senior)
A rhythmic, fun way to exercise. Students will
learn basic tap vocabulary and style culminating in a choreographed dance.
Sec. 91
K. Miller
8–8:50 p.m.
M
FRVW
1/7–3/18
Beginning West Coast Swing
REC3WC
$59 ($49 Senior)
Learning this fun, exciting dance will give
you the basic skills and confidence needed
to take your spot on any dance floor—at a
wedding, in a ballroom or at a nightclub.
Prerequisites: Some dancing experience (Beginning Ballroom or Night Club 2 Step/Cha
Cha) and an enrolled partner.
Sec. 91
Shioshi/Schalk
7:45–8:45 p.m.
M
PE 114
1/7–3/4
Intermediate West Coast Swing
REC4WC
$59 ($49 Senior)
Continue to add fun and confidence to your
West Coast swing. Review basic steps and
rhythms. Learn new steps while adding styling and musicality. Prerequisite: Beginning
West Cast swing or a basic knowledge of
West Coast swing, and an enrolled partner.
Sec. 91
Shioshi/Schalk
7:45–8:45 p.m.
R
PE 114
1/10–3/14
mhcc.edu/schedule • Call 503-491-7572 and register today to reserve your seat in a class!
Sec. 91
L. Morgan
8:30–10:30 a.m.
S
PE 114
1/12–3/16
Beginning Ballet
REC4BB
$89 ($79 Senior)
Designed to develop an appreciation of
technique and style through participation.
Pure technique will be stressed with emphasis
on terminology, traditional background and
personal value.
Sec. 91
J. Kelly
1:10–2:30 p.m.
PE 114
1/8–3/21
T/R
Conscious Movement through Dance
REC4CM
$73 ($63 Senior)
Explore movement as a portal entry to the
body when breath, spirit and intent unite in
conscious, authentic expression. Improve
flexibility, cardiovascular and brain function while reducing stress and depression
through self-paced practice. Enjoy music
and build relationships while engaging in a
unique opportunity to promote health and
self-discovery.
Sec. 91
M. Turner
6:30–8 p.m.
R
AC 1252
1/10–3/14
Belly Dance Fitness
REC4WB
$64 ($54 Senior)
Time to shimmy and shake your way to fitness! Experience the beauty and mystery of
this ancient womens' dance. Body isolations,
stretching, movement combinations and veil
work will be included.
Sec. 91
K. Miller
7–7:50 p.m.
M
FRVW
1/7–3/18
Zumba Fitness
REC5ZM
$89 ($79 Senior)
This Latin-inspired dance fitness program
blends international music and infectious
steps to form dance that is downright addictive. Incorporating cumbia, merengue, salsa,
reggaeton, mambo, rumba, flamenco and
hip-hop, both fast and slow rhythms help tone
and sculpt the body. Dance hard and burn
600 – 1,000 calories each class!
Sec. 91
C. Cranston
5–5:50 p.m.
M/W
FRVW
1/7–3/13
Zumba Gold
REC5ZMG
$89 ($79 Senior)
Zumba Gold is lower intensity version of Zumba, a Latin-inspired dance fitness program
that blends international music and infectious
steps to form dance. Zumba Gold is perfect
for seniors, participants at lower fitness levels
or for individuals who have physical limitations. The dance-fitness program has been
carefully designed to be easy to follow by
individuals of any size or age.
Sec. 91
C. Cranston
4–4:50 p.m.
M/W
FRVW
1/7–3/13
Silver and Fit Level II
REC4AA
$99 ($89 Senior)
Silver and Fit Level II is designed for moderately active older adults who exercise one
or two days per week. The class is designed
to increase the participant's flexibility, joint
stability, dynamic balance, coordination,
agility, reaction time, muscular strength and
cardiovascular endurance.
Sec. 91
S. Dobson
1–1:50 p.m.
M/W
CAC 205
1/7–3/13
Group Power
REC4GP
$99 ($89 Senior)
Group Power is your hour of power! This
60-minute barbell program strengthens all
your major muscles in an inspiring, motivating group environment with fantastic music
and awesome instructors. With simple, athletic movements such as squats, lunges,
presses and curls, this class is for all ages
and fitness levels.
Sec. 91
S. Dobson
CAC 205
5:30–6:30 a.m.
T/R 1/8–3/12
Sec. 92
S. Dobson
CAC 205
5:30–6:20 p.m.
R 1/10–3/14
CAC 205
6:30–7:20 p.m.
T
1/8–3/12
Group Ride
REC4GR
$79-$99 ($69-$89 Senior)
Pedal in groups, roll over hills, chase the
pack, climb mountains and spin your way
to burning calories and strengthening your
lower body. This 60-minute cycling program
is geared for anyone who can ride a bike.
Motivating music, awesome instructors and
inspiring group environment let you ride on!
Sec. 91
S. Dobson $79 CAC 205
5:30–6:30 a.m.
W 1/9–3/13
Sec. 92
S. Dobson $99 CAC 205
5:30–6:30 p.m.
M/W 1/7–3/13
Group Kick
&
Health,
Fitness
Recreation
REC4MM
$99 ($89 Senior)
This electric 60-minute fusion class of martial
arts and boxing movements will kick your
cardio fitness to the next level while defining
and shaping your body and self-confidence.
Energetic music, awesome instructors and a
group environment will keep you punching,
kicking and smiling!
Sec. 91
S. Dobson
CAC 205
5:30–6:20 p.m.
T
1/8–3/12
CAC 205
6:30–7:20 p.m.
R
1/10–3/7
Keep Moving-Seniors
REC5KM
$65 ($55 Senior)
Improve your flexibility, range of motion
and balance. Bring 1 or 2-pound weights
for strength training and stretching. No floor
exercise.
Sec. 91
D. Glasnapp
7:55–8:45 a.m.
M/W/F
Sec. 92
D. Glasnapp
9:30–10:30 a.m.
M/W/F
Sec. 93
D. Glasnapp
10–11 a.m.
T/R
ZION CH
1/7–3/15
CLUB EST
1/7–3/15
ZION CH
1/8–3/14
Water Aerobics by Moonlight
REC5WM
$89 ($79 Senior)
Enjoy the moonlit ambiance of an indoor
pool as you work out the day's frustrations.
Learn new and innovative water aerobic
exercises in the shallow end of the swimming
pool. Fee includes on-duty lifeguard, use of
pool, showers and locker room.
Sec. 91
8–9 p.m.
M. Furness
T/R
RYMS POOL
1/8–3/14
Gentle Yoga
REC5GY
$84 ($74 Senior)
Sculpt long, lean muscles, firm and tone, while
building strength, flexibility and concentration. Reduce stress, calm and strengthen the
mind, emotions, glands and organs with this
gentle yoga workout. Wear loose, layered
clothing and bring two towels.
Sec. 91
G. Dollowitch
6:10–7 p.m.
M/W
PE 139E
1/7–3/6
Chair Yoga
REC4CY
$99 ($89 Senior)
Get the benefits of yoga in this chair-assisted
class! Stretch and revitalize your whole body
while challenging balance and developing
core stabilization. End the session with relaxation emphasizing breathing techniques.
Sec. 91
S. Dobson
Noon–12:45 p.m.
M/W
CAC 205
1/7–3/13
Pilates and Yoga
REC5P
$79 ($69 Senior)
Develop a strong, flexible and firm body
with gentle exercises. Movements improve
balance, and increase flexibility and abdominal strengthening while maintaining healthy
breathing. Bring your own mat.
Sec. 91
G. Dollowitch
7:10–8 p.m.
M/W
Sec. 92
G. Dollowitch
7:30–8:20 p.m.
T/R
PE 139E
1/7–3/6
PE 114
1/8–3/7
Yoga for Health
REC5Y
$89 ($79 Senior)
Learn proper body alignment and breath
awareness through yoga poses that release
tension, and tone and strengthen muscles,
bones and organs. Improve your ability to
concentrate. Calm the mind and emotions
and get a good night's sleep. Wear loose
clothing; bring a sticky mat, blanket and pillow. Entry level class. Ages 18 and up.
Sec. 91
M. Corgiat
ZION CH
9:05–10:35 a.m.
M/W 1/7–3/13
Sec. 92
M. Corgiat
ZION CH
8–9:30 a.m.
T/R 1/8–3/14
Sec. 93
M. Corgiat
FAIR
6–7:30 p.m.
T/R 1/8–3/14
Advanced Tai Chi Chuan
and Broadsword
REC7TC
$43 ($33 Senior)
This class uses the entire Classical Yang Style
long form of Tai Chi Chuan with attention to
posture, breath and mindfulness. The Plum
Flower Chinese broadsword set will also be
practiced. Swords available for use in class.
Sec. 91
B. Newman
7:10–8:10 p.m.
M
FAIR
1/7–3/11
College + Community • Winter 2013
13
Community Education Health, Fitness and Recreation
Beginning Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong
Intro to Herbs for Health
Abuse Prevention Training
REC5TC
$43 ($33 Senior)
Chinese internal form of Kung Fu reduces
the effects of stress; develops leg power,
hip, shoulder and spine flexibility, increases
stamina; improves balance and posture. Includes the Qigong Eight Pieces of Brocade
and the first section of the Yang Style Tai Chi
Chuan form.
HE4HS
$49 ($39 Senior)
Explore the history of herbs for health and
how they may be used to support the immune, cardiovascular and digestive systems.
Learn how to make formulas, tinctures, salves
and other herbal remedies. Learn how herbs
may be used to make useful, inexpensive
holiday gifts.
HE3AP
Free
Learn how to teach the children in your life
that they have a right to feel safe, to understand what it means to be safe and to know
what to do when they are feeling unsafe.
Teachers and parents will walk away with
skills and confidence to start conversations
with the children in their lives.
Sec. 31
2–3 p.m.
Sec. 91
6–7 p.m.
Sec. 91
1–4 p.m.
Sec. 91
6–9 p.m.
B. Newman
M
B. Newman
M
MAY 101
1/7–3/18
FAIR
1/7–3/18
Fire Dragon Qigong
REC5QC
$40 ($30 Senior)
QiGong (or "energy work") is a way to revitalize our physical, mental, emotional and
spiritual health. Through the use of visualization, breath and gentle movement, develop
a natural state of heath and well-being by
returning the body to a state of free-flowing
Qi (or "vital energy").
Sec 91
J. Brown
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
R
TBD
1/10–3/21
Beginning Tae Kwon Do
REC3TK
$89 ($79 Senior)
Basic instruction in the art of Tae Kwon Do
(Korean Karate) as taught by the World
Tae Kwon Do Federation and USAT (United
States of America Tae Kwon Do).
Sec. 91
M. Foulke
6:30–9:30 p.m.
W
PE 114
1/9–3/20
Reiki Level 1
HE3RK
$120 ($110 Senior)
Learn how to give Reiki treatments for
yourself and others. Reiki is a method of
stress reduction and relaxation that promotes
healing. Reiki is a re-connection with the
energy from a divine source. Participants will
practice giving sessions to themselves and
others in the class.
Sec. 91
J. Hashizume
9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
S
AC 2707
2/2
Reiki Level 2
HE4RK
$120 ($110 Senior)
This class is a combination of lecture, discussion and experience. You will learn the Reiki
Level 2 symbols and how to use them to help
heal unwanted habits and facilitate distant
healings. Practice time includes giving and
receiving a Reiki treatment.
Sec. 91
J. Hashizume
9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
U
14
AC 2707
2/3
M. Turner
S
AC 1653
1/12–2/2
R. Seemann
AC 2057
2/8
F
Bicycle Maintenance and Repair
Driver Education ODOT Certified
REC4MR
$89 ($79 Senior)
This course is designed for any bicycle owner
who wants to learn the essentials of bicycle
maintenance, from simple tuneups and adjustments to common roadside repairs. The
information presented is applicable to all
types of bicycles and is perfect for the bike
commuter or weekend rider.
DRV4DE
$315 ($305 Senior)
Includes 30 classroom hours and 12 hours of
in-vehicle training. Upon successful completion, receive a certificate for submission to the
DMV and for insurance discounts. To register,
call 503-225-0770. For more information
visit oregondrivertraining.com. Students over
the age of 17, or who already have their
license, or who obtain their license prior to
course completion will be charged an additional $210.
Sec. 91
7–9 p.m.
Sec. 92
7–9 p.m.
N. Jones
ORIM
2/13
ORIM
3/6
W
N. Jones
W
Land Navigation with Map
and Compass
REC5LN
$79 ($69 Senior)
For the outdoor professional or weekend
hiker, this course offers land navigation, orienteering information and opportunities to
practice outdoors. Includes understanding
map symbols, traveling by compass or map,
finding bearings, sketching maps, traveling in
the wilderness and using GPS. $12 textbook
purchase required.
Sec 91
M. Allen
11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
S
TBD
2/2–3/23
Sec. 91
STAFF
9 a.m.–Noon
S
AC 1309
1/12–3/23
Building Wealth with Real Estate
FIN4BW
$29 ($19 Senior)
The first night is an overview of a process
for getting from where you are financially
to where you want to be using real estate as
the investment vehicle. The second night is
a planning workshop to put these principles
into application. Workbook included.
Sec. 31
S. Straub 6:30–8 p.m.
M/W
Sec. 91
S. Straub
6:30–8 p.m.
T/R
MAY 307
1/7–1/9
AC 2756
2/5–2/7
Private Pilot Ground School
Financial Strategies
AV5
$295 ($285 Senior)
This course is an introduction to pilot training
with initial ground instruction in aeronautical skills and knowledge. Obtain a basic
working knowledge of flight aerodynamics,
aircraft instruments and systems, airspace
and airport operations, air traffic control and
radar services, radio communications, basic
flight physiology, sources of flight information,
fundamentals of weather theory, aviation
weather hazards and much more. For a full
class description, visit the online schedule at
mhcc.edu/schedule.
$49
Provides essential strategies and information
to those close to retirement, and those as
many as 15 years from retirement. Inflation,
investments, taxes and more are taught in the
context of retirement planning. A $49 fee per
family of two will be paid to the Gresham
Area Chamber of Commerce. To register, call
Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce at
503-665-1131.
Sec. 91
R. Bailey
TTD ARPT
6–8:30 p.m.
M/W 1/7–3/20
mhcc.edu/schedule • Call 503-491-7572 and register today to reserve your seat in a class!
Sec. 91
W. von Borstel
6:15–9:45 p.m.
W
Sec. 92
W. von Borstel
6:15–9:45 p.m.
T
AC 1775
2/6–2/20
AC 1775
2/12–2/26
Social Security Strategies
$49
A detailed overview of your Social Security
and retirement planning alternatives taught in
an easy-to-understand format in an informal
classroom setting. A $49 fee per family of two
will be paid to the Gresham Area Chamber
of Commerce. To register, call Gresham Area
Chamber of Commerce at 503-665-1131.
Sec. 91
W. von Borstel
6:15–8:45 p.m.
W
Sec. 92
W. von Borstel 6:15–8:45 p.m.
T
AC 1775
3/6
AC 3303
3/12
Baby Signs
HOM4BS
$30 ($20 Senior)
This workshop is for parents/caregivers of
babies age 6-24 months. Learn everything
you need to know to get started using sign
language with your pre-verbal baby. Learn
to teach your baby to "talk" before he or she
can talk! This is an adults only workshop, but
non-mobile babies are welcome.
Sec. 91
A. Bazley
6–7:30 p.m.
W
AC 1553
2/6
Home,
&
Garden
Family
Concealed Handgun Permit Class
GUN4CH
$49 ($39 Senior)
One-evening class designed to satisfy all
requirements to obtain a Concealed Carry
License (CHL), valid in Oregon and 16 other
states. Covers safety and responsibility of firearm ownership, how to obtain a CHL, where
the permit is valid, how to interact with law
enforcement and use of deadly force as described in ORS (Oregon Revised Statues). All
students who complete class as specified by
instructor will receive an Oregon Concealed
Carry Training Certificate.
Sec. 91
6–9 p.m.
Sec. 92
6–9 p.m.
S. Curtain
M
S. Curtain
M
AC 2728
1/28
AC 2728
2/18
Sign, Say and Play with Baby
Managing Your Space, Paper & Time
HOM4SP
$72 ($62 Senior)
Learn how to communicate with your preverbal baby! Parents/caregivers and babies
6-24 months are welcome to join this fun,
interactive play class! Learn how to use sign
language with your baby. Read books, sing
songs and play games that promote language and cognitive development.
HOM4CC
$29 ($19 Senior)
Taught by a professional organizer, this
course will provide you with proven strategies to help you be better organized. Learn
how to identify what to keep, sell, toss, donate or recycle. Organize your paper to help
you manage your bills and prepare for tax
season. Create a clutter-free home with more
space and time for you and your family.
Sec. 91
A. Bazley
10–11 a.m.
F
AC 1775
2/1–3/8
Welcome to Medicare!
HE4MC
Free
Medicare doesn't have to be confusing. Learn
to understand Medicare basics and make informed choices. Topics: Medicare eligibility
and enrollment; Parts A, B, C and D; covered
services; Medicare insurance policies; and
problem resolution. Taught by trained volunteers in cooperation with Multnomah County
Aging and Disability Services.
Sec. 91
B. Earnest
7–9:15 p.m.
Sec. 92
B. Earnest
10 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Sec. 93
B. Earnest
7–9:15 p.m.
R
S
R
AC 1001
1/17
AC 1001
2/16
AC 1001
3/14
Sec. 91
1–3 p.m.
Sec. 92
1–3 p.m.
C. Reineccius
S
C. Reineccius
S
AC 1775
1/12
AC 1775
3/16
Clearing Clutter: It’s Not About the Stuff
HOM4MC
$29 ($19 Senior)
Take a look at your home. Are there stacks of
magazines, books and mail taking up space?
Are your closets a mess? Are there parts of
your house that you're too embarrassed to
show people? Once you understand what's
behind the clutter, it makes it so much easier
to deal with. Learn how just a few small, easy
changes can have a big impact on your life.
Sec. 91
L. Binns
6:30–8:30 p.m.
W
AC 1502
2/13
Take Yourself from Stuck
to Unstoppable
HOM4SU $29 ($19 Senior)
Many people are feeling stuck in some way
right now. Perhaps you’ve been feeling that
way for some time, or perhaps you’re finding
now the things that have worked for you in the
past are no longer working in the same way.
Wherever you are feeling stuck, wherever you
would like to see change—whether it’s in your
financial situation, your relationships, health,
business or career—it is possible for things to
change—and more easily than you think.
Sec. 91
L. Binns 6:30–8:30 p.m.
W
AC 1502
2/6
Energize Your Office for
Business Success
HOM4RP
$29 ($19 Senior)
The environment that you work in is crucial
to your business success. Enhance your work
area in ways that will make a positive difference. Recognize areas that may be holding
you back!
Sec. 91 L. Binns
6:30–8:30 p.m. W
AC 1502
2/20
Discovering Your Civil War Ancestor
HOM4CW
$89 ($79 Senior)
If your family was in the U.S. in the 1860s,
chances are at least one of your relatives
served in either the Union or Confederate
armies during the U.S. Civil War. Using the
Internet, your family records and important
primary sources, learn the details of your
ancestor's Civil War service.
Sec. 91
K. Eakman
10 a.m.–Noon
S
AC 2554
1/12–2/9
Genealogy 101: Getting Started
HOM4GA
$89 ($79 Senior)
Hands-on, computer-based course teaches
the foundational steps for creating a family
tree and researching your genealogy. Using
computer-based resources, learn to uncover
the facts of your ancestry and review and
evaluate sources for accuracy. Students must
be computer and Internet literate.
Sec. 91
K. Eakman
6:10–8 p.m.
M/W
AC 1659
1/7–1/30
College + Community • Winter 2013
15
&
Language,
Travel
Culture
Home Vegetable Gardening
Done Right
HOM4VG
$69 ($59 Senior)
Learn how to start seeds, determine soil type,
conduct a soil test and prepare the soil with
soil amendments. Discuss organic and non
organic options, watering, planting methods,
weed control and mulching, harvesting and
seed collecting. Oregon Landscape Contractor Board approved: 6 (CEH) credits.
Sec. 91
S. Schmidt
FISH 1
6:30–8:30 p.m. T/W/R 2/18, 2/19, 2/21
Fall and Winter
Vegetable Gardening for Pros
HRT5FW
$75 ($65 Senior)
An advanced class that focuses on developing a sustainable vegetable garden to grow
produce for an extended season. Learn the
more in-depth concepts of planting and timing, crop rotations, cover crops, weather,
crop protections and soil preparation. Oregon Landscape Contractor Board approved:
6 (CEH) credits.
Sec. 91
S. Schmidt
FISH 1
6:30–8:30 p.m. T/W/R 2/26, 2/27, 2/28
Pruning Like a Pro
HRT4P
$69 ($59 Senior)
This class teaches plant structure, growth
cycles, effects of pruning-winter/summer,
reasons to prune, tools used in pruning, care
of tools, wound dressings, how to make cuts,
timing and techniques for pruning. Covers various trees, fruit trees, vines, roses, perennials
and grasses, berries and grapes, and shrubs.
Instructor shares his 40+ years' experience
and journey in arboriculture, landscaping
and nursery plant growing with enthusiasm
and humor. Oregon Landscape Contractor
Board approved: 6 (CEH) Credits.
Sec. 91
S. Schmidt
6:30–8:30 p.m. T/W/R
Sustainable Water Strategies
HRT4SW
$29 ($19 Senior)
Designed to raise awareness of the importance of applying water as a finite resource.
Learn how to understand plant needs, find
soil resources and apply common sense in
watering. Oregon Landscape Contractor
Board approved: 2 (CEH) credits.
Sec. 91
S. Schmidt
6:30–8:30 p.m.
6:30–8:30 p.m.
R
R
FISH 1
1/31
3/7
Sustainable Landscaping Techniques
HRT4SL $69 ($59 Senior)
Be gentler to the environment. Learn basic
landscape types, elements of a landscape,
soil information resources, soil improvement,
soil testing, mitigating storm water, rain gardens, plant information resources, watering
techniques, planting problems, staking trees,
weed control options and the value of organic growing. Oregon Landscape Contractor
Board approved: 6 (CEH) credits.
Sec. 91
S. Schmidt
FISH 1
6:30–8:30 p.m. M/T/R 2/11, 2/12, 2/14
Life and Career Transitions
HOM5LC
$79 ($69 Senior)
This course will assist adults to navigate major
life and career transitions using personality
and career assessments, group support, community resources and goal-setting activities.
Transitions may include job layoff, divorce,
children growing up, disability, retirement
or a desire to change careers. Each student
will leave the class with an action plan that
includes goals, resources, timelines and plans
for ongoing support.
Sec. 91
6–8 p.m. C. Dettman
T
AC TBA
1/22–3/12
FISH 1
2/4, 2/5, 2/7
Wines of the World: United States
HEC2WA $59 ($49 Senior)
This is the first in a series of courses to learn
what is behind the label on that bottle of wine.
Develop an appreciation for the product of
viniculture. Discussion will center around the
history, cultivation, production and storage of
wine from all United States wine-production
areas. Component tasting will be an integral
part of each class. Student must be 21 years
of age and have photo ID.
Sec. 91
C. Carrier
6:10–9 p.m. 6:10–9 p.m. 6:10–9 p.m. mhcc.edu/schedule • Call 503-491-7572 and register today to reserve your seat in a class!
AC 2059
1/14
1/22
1/28
Wines of the World: France and Italy
HEC2WB
$59 ($49 Senior)
This is the second in a series of courses to
learn what is behind the label on that bottle
of wine. Develop an appreciation for the
product of viniculture. Discussion will center
around the history, cultivation, production
and storage of wine from Western Europe,
including France, Italy and Germany. Component tasting will be an integral part of each
class. Student must be 21 years of age and
have photo ID.
Sec. 91
C. Carrier
6:10–9:30 p.m. M
AC 2059
2/4–2/18
Wines of the World: Other Countries
HEC2WC
$59 ($49 Senior)
This is the third in a series of courses to learn
what is behind the label on that bottle of wine.
Develop an appreciation for the product of
viniculture. Discussion will center around the
history, cultivation, production and storage of
wine from Eastern Europe and the Southern
Hemisphere. Component tasting will be an
integral part of each class. Student must be
21 years of age and have photo ID.
Sec. 91
C. Carrier
6:10–9 p.m. M
AC 2059
2/25–3/18
Writing Your Memoirs
LAN4MM
$47 ($37 Senior)
Create a record of your life and experiences
expressed with your personal style. Longtime,
well-respected instructor helps you weave the
fabric of your life into a story for future generations to read and cherish. Includes short
lectures and writing exercises.
Sec. 91
1–3 p.m.
16
M
T
M
R. Mahoney
R
FAIR
1/24–3/28
Professional Novel and
Memoir Writing
LAN4NM
$73 ($63 Senior)
Provides a basic framework and experience
for writing both fiction and nonfiction. Develop and complete your book-length project
through professional critiques and peer review in this comfortable, friendly atmosphere.
Sec. 31
C. Hiday
6–8:30 p.m.
W
MAY 310
1/9–3/13
Short Story Writing
LAN4PM
$69 ($59 Senior)
Develop writing and literacy skills through
selected readings, short lectures and collaborative writing exercises. Learn how to
get connected with local writing communities
through writing circles, blogging and small
press publication resources. This course helps
students become well-rounded fiction writers.
Sec. 31
J. Gapinski
6:30–8:30 p.m.
W
MAY 307
1/9–2/13
Individual Excellence!
Online
$95
Develop career-enhancing skills in a
single course that covers 12 popular one-day
seminar topics, including goal-setting, time
management and personal organization.
You'll learn how to improve your creative abilities, gain confidence with financial matters
and minimize conflict in your life. Develop a
fulfilling career plan and improve relationships with co-workers, friends and family.
Start Dates
1/6, 2/20, 3/20
Enroll at www.ed2go.com/mhcc
How to Teach English Abroad
LAN4TA
$29 ($19 Senior)
Do you have a college degree in any subject
and a desire to travel? Then, the world is waiting for you. Learn the step-by-step process
needed to teach English around the world.
The instructor has a master's in Teachers of
English to Speakers of Other Languages
(TESOL) and has spent several years teaching in Eastern Asia. If you are interested in
making this exciting career first step, or if you
are wondering how to get out of your current
career and explore new possibilities, this
class will give you the knowledge needed to
make an informed decision.
Sec. 91
C. Martinez
7–8:30 p.m.
T
AC 1584
2/4–2/11
Conversational Japanese
LAN5J
$69 ($59 Senior)
Guided by a native Japanese instructor, you'll
learn useful conversational phrases and vocabulary while gaining cultural knowledge.
Sec. 91
T. Akiyama-Becker AC 2756
6:30–8:30 p.m.
W
1/9–3/13
Basic Russian through
Russian Folk Songs
LAN5RU
$89 ($79 Senior)
Designed for those interested in learning the
basics of Russian language while learning
to sing or listen to traditional Russian songs
and ballads. Emotive Russian folk songs will
acquaint you with many aspects of Russian
life, history and traditions. Guided by a native Russian folk singer and guitar player.
Sec. 91
N. Hougen
6–8:30 p.m.
M
AC 1553
1/7–3/11
Learn Spanish Gently
LAN5S
$87 ($77 Senior)
A conversational course with a wealth of
practical expressions. Taught by an experienced instructor in a relaxed setting designed
to aid you in your career, travels and intercultural communication.
Sec. 91
I. Almada
6–8:30 p.m.
T
Sec. 92
C. Albertson
6:30–9 p.m.
W
Sec. 93
C. Bass 6–8:30 p.m.
M
DDSO 202
1/8–3/12
AC 3313
1/9–3/13
AC 2756
1/7–3/11
Learn Spanish Gently-Intermediate
LAN5SI
$87 ($77 Senior)
An advanced conversational course with a
wealth of practical expressions. Taught by
an experienced instructor in a relaxed setting
designed to aid you in your career, travel and
intercultural communication.
Sec. 91
A. Long 6–8:30 p.m.
T
AC 2700
1/8–3/12
Adult Beginning Acting
THE4IA
$89 ($79 Senior)
With an emphasis on doing, this class introduces professional ideals while giving all
actors a chance to learn and develop in a
challenging and nurturing environment.
Students will perform in class regularly. No
experience necessary!
Sec. 91
6–8 p.m.
V. Lawrence
R
TBD
1/17–3/21
Class
Locations
MHCC Gresham Campus Buildings
26000 S.E. Stark St., Gresham
AC
AQ
ECC
GE
FISH
IT
PE
VA Academic Center
Aquatic Center
Early Childhood Center
G.E. Classroom
Fisheries
Industrial Technology
Physical Education
Visual Arts Center
Campus maps available online at mhcc.edu/maps
BCAH
The Bruning Center for
Allied Health Education
1484 N.W. Civic Dr., Gresham
503-491-6700
BRID Bridlewood Horsemanship Center
35649 S.E. Lusted Rd., Boring
CAC Cascade Athletic Club - 205
9260 S.E. Stark St., Portland
CENT Centennial High School
3505 S.E. 182nd Ave., Gresham
CLHS Cascade Locks High School
300 Wa Na Pa St., Cascade Locks
CLUB Club Estates East
12260 S.E. Main St., Portland
DD David Douglas High School
1001 S.E. 135th Ave., Portland
DDSO David Douglas South Building
1500 S.E. 130th Ave., Portland
ECTCEnergy Conservation
Training Center
11517 N.E. Marx St., Portland
FAIR Fairlawn Community Center
1280 N.E. Kane Rd., Gresham
FRVW Fairview Community Center
300 Harrison St., Fairview
LUKESt. Luke’s
120 S.W. Towle Ave., Gresham
MAY MHCC Maywood Park Campus
10100 N.E. Prescott St., Portland 503-491-6100
ORIM Outer Rim Bike Shop
10625 N.E. Halsey St., Portland
RYMSReynolds Middle School Pool
1200 N.E. 201st Ave., Fairview
SBDCSmall Business
Development Center
501 N.E. Hood Ave.,
Suite 240, Gresham
TTD Portland-Troutdale Airport
N.W. Perimeter Way, Troutdale
ZION Zion Church of Christ
2025 N.E. 23rd Ave., Gresham
College + Community • Winter 2013
17
non-credit online classes
MHCC, in partnership with Education2Go, an industry leader in online
learning for adults, offers online training programs for many in-demand
workforce skills and occupations. Professionals from each respective
field provide effective, up-to-date Web-based instruction. With MHCC’s
online classes, students can work and study on their own time and keep
their full-time jobs.
• Choose from classes that are instructor-facilitated or self-paced.
• Many classes cost $94 and start throughout the term.
• Hundreds of online classes available, covering a wide variety of
subjects and interests.
• Read your lesson and ask questions of your instructor at a time
convenient to you.
TO REGISTER:
For more classes or to register go to
mhcc.edu/ceonline or call 503-491-7571.
For more information call 503-491-7571.
COURSE SECTIONS:
A new section of each online class will begin
Jan. 6, Feb. 20 and March 20. Each course
consists of 12 two-hour sessions, provided
twice weekly, over a six-week period. The
lessons are supplemented by interactive
quizzes, tutorials and online discussion via
the Web.
This is only a partial list of our many class offerings.
For a complete directory, please visit mhcc.edu/ceonline.
CAREER & PROFESSIONAL
Accounting Fundamentals
Creating a Successful Business Plan
Explore a Career as a Paralegal
Explore a Career as a Pharmacy Technician
Explore a Career in a Dental Office
Fundamentals of Supervision & Management
Going Green at the Workplace
Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay
Nonprofit Fundraising Essentials
Small Business Marketing on a Shoestring
Start and Operate Your Own
Home-Based Business
Twelve Steps to a Successful Job Search
Wow, What a Great Event!
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Assisting Aging Parents
Certificate in End of Life Care
Certificate in Gerontology
Creating K-12 Learning Materials
Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom
Discover Digital Photography
GED Preparation
Get Assertive!
Get Funny!
GMAT Preparation
Going Green at Home
GRE Preparation
Healing Through Hypnosis
Introduction to Natural Health and Healing
Introduction to Stock Options
Keys to Effective Communication
Keys to Successful Money Management
LSAT Preparation
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mhcc.edu/schedule
Luscious, Low-Fat, Lightning-Quick Meals
Personal Finance
Photoshop Elements 8 for the Digital
Photographer
Ready, Set, Read!
Response to Intervention:
Reading Strategies that Work
SAT/ACT Preparation
Secrets of Better Photography
Singapore Math: Number Sense and
Computational Strategies
Solving Classroom Discipline Problems
Spanish for Law Enforcement Professionals
Spanish for Medical Professionals
Spanish for the Classroom
Speed Spanish I and II
Survival Kit for New Teachers
Teaching Adult Learners
Teaching Smarter with SMART Boards
Understanding Adolescents
Where Does All My Money Go?
WRITING & PUBLISHING
A to Z Grant Writing
Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published
Beginning Writer’s Workshop
Effective Business Writing
Get Grants!
Grammar Refresher
The Keys to Effective Editing
Travel Writing
Writeriffic: Creativity Training for Writers
Writing Effective Grant Proposals
Writing Essentials
Writing for Children
Writing for ESL
COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY
Achieving Top Search Engine Positions
Adobe Flash CS5
Basic CompTIA® A+ Certification Prep
CompTIA® Network+ Certification Prep
CompTIA® Security+ Certification Prep
Computer Skills for the Workplace
Creating a Classroom Website
Creating Web Pages I & II
Designing Effective Websites
Help for the Helpdesk
Intermediate Dreamweaver
Intermediate Networking
Intermediate SQL
Introduction to Adobe InDesign CS4
and CS5
Introduction to C++ Programming
Introduction to CSS and XHTML
Introduction to Dreamweaver CS5
Introduction to Illustrator CS3
Introduction to Java Programming
Introduction to Microsoft Access
Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
Introduction to Microsoft Project 2010
Introduction to Microsoft Publisher
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010
Introduction to Networking
Introduction to PC Security
Introduction to PHP and MySQL
Introduction to Programming
Introduction to QuickBooks 2009 & 2010
Performing Payroll in QuickBooks 2010
Photoshop CS4 for the Digital Photographer
PMP Certification Prep 1
Wireless Networking
community skills center
TO GET STARTED:
1. Call anytime to register,
503-491-6100.
The Community Skills Center at the Maywood Park
Campus (102nd & N.E. Prescott) offers self-paced
computer and office skills classes designed to
upgrade your job skills.
• Open seven days a week.
• Register and begin classes at any time.
• Work at your own pace.
• Set your own schedule to meet requirements.
• Take up to 10 weeks after you register
to complete a course.
• Instructors are available to help guide you
through your course.
Testing Services
•CPT*, Tues. 4–9 p.m.
(walk-ins)
•Test proctoring for MHCC
online courses during
open lab hours.
2. Purchase textbook and
supplies in the business
office at the MHCC
Maywood Park Campus.
3. Pick up course materials at the
Community Skills Center and
start class.
* College Placement Test
For information call 503-491-6122.
COMMUNITY SKILLS CENTER WINTER TERM HOURS: Closed Jan. 21 for Martin Luther King Day. Last day of winter term is March 23.
Monday, Wednesday
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday
10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Beginning Computer for ESL
GEN6BE
$90 ($80 Senior)
A fun way to learn the basics of computers for
students with limited knowledge of English.
Using a visual approach, it takes students with
intermediate English reading skills through
the basics of using a computer to perform elementary tasks. Learn about Windows, simple
documents, the Internet and email. Prerequisite:
Low-intermediate ESL reading proficiency.
Beginning Computers for Seniors
GEN6BN
$45 ($35 Senior)
Discover the excitement of learning new skills!
Computers are an integral part of everyday
life and keeping in touch with friends and family. This self-guided course teaches the student
about Windows, word processing, email and
Internet. Find out how to use them to your advantage. Instructional help is available in the lab.
Introduction to the Internet
and Emailing
GEN6CIA
$90 ($80 Senior)
Discover how the Internet can change your life!
Learn the skills to locate websites, shop safely
online and search the Web for specific information. The choices are unlimited! You will also
learn the skills for Web-based email to communicate with friends and family. Prerequisite:
Basic knowledge of Windows.
Proofreading at the Computer
GEN6DF
$75 ($65 Senior)
Improve the quality of your written communications. In today's workplace it's important to
produce documents that are error free. Brush
Friday
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
up on your knowledge of grammar and learn
how to get the most out of your word processor's writing tools. This class teaches simple
methods of proofreading used by professional
proofreaders that you can apply to any document. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills.
Protect, Clean and
Speed Up Your PC
GEN6MS
$45 ($35 Senior)
This class is a non-technical, easy, fun way to
learn how to protect and maintain your home
computer. Information is provided so you understand security risks you may encounter and the
actions needed to overcome them. Keep your
PC running smoothly with regular tune-ups,
to ensure it lives longer, performs better and
avoids debilitating crashes.
Keyboarding Basics
GEN6OB
$90 ($80 Senior)
Designed for individuals who have little or no
training in typing or keyboarding. This course
introduces students to techniques that will allow
them to memorize the order of the keys and
practice typing for speed and accuracy. The
focus of this class is on typing without looking
at the computer keyboard or backtracking to
fix mistakes.
Keyboarding Skillbuilding
GEN6OC $90 ($80 Senior)
Intended for students who need to refine and
further develop speed and accuracy skills.
Learn the symbols and numeric keys. Increase
your productivity while enhancing your marketability! Prerequisite: Basic keyboarding skills.
Saturday
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sunday
Noon – 4 p.m.
10-Keypad on the Computer
GEN6OE
$90 ($80 Senior)
Designed to teach the computer numeric
keypad by touch with speed and accuracy
using industry standards. This skill is especially
helpful to people in the fields of data entry,
accounting, office administration, insurance,
banking, finance and any other work that
requires numeric input.
Fundamentals of Photoshop
GEN6PH
$120 ($110 Senior)
Photoshop is an incredibly popular software
tool used to enhance photos. Explore digital
imaging techniques through this hands-on,
project-oriented course. You'll have no trouble
following this step-by-step, screen-by-screen
approach as you learn how to edit photos, use
selection tools, create and manipulate layers,
apply filtering techniques, prepare your images
for printing and much more!
Digital Photo Editing for Seniors
GEN6SDP
$45 ($35 Senior)
Digital cameras are among the hottest consumer items on the market! This class will help you
learn the many features of digital photo editing.
It includes instructions on using scanners, printers and photo CDs. Subjects such as scanning
old photos and slides and repairing damaged
photos are covered in detail. Textbook comes
bundled with a CD-ROM containing the full
version of the digital photo editing program
ArcSoft PhotoStudio.
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Google for Seniors
$45 ($35 Senior)
GEN6SGO
Besides its popular search engine, Google
has produced many useful applications. These
applications are free to download and install.
With Google Earth you can check your vacation destination in advance from a bird's-eye
view. With Google Maps you can plan your
route. Additional applications include Chat
and Google Talk. Learn how to publish an online journal with Blogger and create a simple
website with Google Sites. Google for Seniors
is a fun class that guides you through some of
Google's most popular features!
Interesting Online Applications
for Seniors
$45 ($35 Senior)
GEN6SIA
The Web is a great place to find free online
tools and applications that allow better
communication with friends and family and gives
you the opportunity to enjoy other activities.
Create your own blog or journal with Blogger.
Discover how to use eBay to buy and sell just
about anything. Create your own personal
Web page in Facebook. Invite all your friends
to view your vacation pictures in an online
photo album created with MyPhotoAlbum. This
exciting class introduces you to 13 of the most
popular online applications.
Internet & Email for Seniors
$45 ($35 Senior)
GEN6SIE
Have fun learning how to navigate through the
Internet. Use Windows Live to create and send
emails, add attachments and manage your
email folders. Discover the variety of websites
and search the Web for specific information.
You will also find out how to protect your computer from spyware and viruses. This class is for
anyone who feels lost on the Internet! Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows.
Mac for Seniors
GEN6SIM
$45 ($35 Senior)
Discover the world of Apple Macintosh. This
course covers creating documents, using
emails, downloading and saving music and applications. You will also learn about the Internet.
MS Office for Seniors
GEN6SMO
$45 ($35 Senior)
Do you want to learn how MS Office (Word,
Excel and PowerPoint) can enhance your everyday life? Then, this is the class for you! Write a
letter, make a budget, create a digital photo album and much more. Register for this self-paced
class and find out how MS Office can help you.
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows.
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More Windows 7 for Seniors
GEN6SMW
$45 ($35 Senior)
Expand on Windows 7 for Seniors and discover some of the most useful, practical and fun
components of Windows 7. Learn about computer security, creating user accounts, burning
CDs and DVDs and setting parental controls.
Important issues will be dealt with so you can
work safely and efficiently. Find fun ways to organize your photo collection and view photos
with Windows Photo Viewer, along with using
Windows Media Player to play music and movies. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows.
Picasa for Seniors
GEN6SPI
$45 ($35 Senior)
Present and organize photos using Picasa, a
free and easy-to-use photo management program. Apply several useful editing options, such
as removing red eye, improving color quality
and cropping photos. Print your pictures or create a slide show. Learn to safeguard pictures
by burning them to a CD or DVD. Create Web
albums or publish photos to a blog.
Photo and Video Editing for Seniors
GEN6SPV
$45 ($35 Senior)
In Windows 7, create beautiful pictures through
editing in the user-friendly Windows Live Photo
Gallery program. Share your photos in an online photo album or slide show. With Windows
Live Movie Maker, create professional-looking
movies with your videos and photos from
vacations or any event! Add special effects,
transitions, sound and captions to your movie.
To share a video you’ll learn how to prepare
and send it by email, burn it to a DVD or upload it to YouTube. This class will discuss how
to import your videos and photos from a digital
video camera, photo camera, mobile phone or
other external storage device.
Windows Live Essentials for Seniors
GEN6SWL
$45 ($35 Senior)
Do you take pictures and want to share them
with friends? With just a few mouse clicks you
can convert your own Windows Live Web
space into a beautiful photo album. From any
place in the world you can use the Internet to
access your blog, email messages, calendar
and address book, all created with Windows
Essentials Live programs. Edit video files to
make online movies or conduct a video conversation and have a live chat with your friends.
Windows 7
GEN6WN
$90 ($80 Senior)
This class is perfect for first time computer
users. Learn the Microsoft operating system,
Windows 7, in a friendly atmosphere. This
self-guided course focuses on Windows 7
fundamentals with an emphasis on file management skills.
Publisher - Level I
GEN6YBC*
$90 ($80 Senior)
Publisher is one of Microsoft Office Suite's
hidden gems. Learn how to create publications from scratch or use one of the hundreds
of business and personal designs in Publisher.
Highlights of this course include creating and
editing a publication, designing a newsletter,
customizing a tri-fold brochure and creating
an email letter. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge
of Windows.
Publisher - Level II
GEN6YBD*
$90 ($80 Senior)
Designed for the student with some Publisher
experience who is interested in using Publisher
as a complete application for small business.
Prerequisite: Publisher - Level I or consent of
instructor.
Microsoft Office Essentials
GEN6YOA*
$120 ($110 Senior)
A great place to start! This introduces students
to Microsoft Office Suite, the most commonly
used software in the business world today. The
emphasis is on learning basics of Word, Excel,
Access and PowerPoint. Students will also gain
knowledge of the Windows user interface and
file management skills.
Microsoft Office Essentials
with Keyboarding
GEN6YOB*
$180 ($170 Senior)
This introduces students to Microsoft Office
Suite, the most commonly used software in the
business world today, while learning to type.
The emphasis is on learning the basics of Word,
Excel, Access and PowerPoint. Students will also
gain knowledge of the Windows user interface
and file management skills. Learn to type by
touch and build speed and accuracy with this
self-guided keyboarding program. Increases
your confidence in operating computers!
Microsoft Office Essentials Level II
GEN6YOC*
$165 ($155 Senior)
Expand your knowledge of the Microsoft Office
Suite by performing more advanced assignments in Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
Topics include formatting Word documents,
working with charts and formulas in Excel, querying and maintaining an Access database and
designing a PowerPoint presentation. Discover
how each program can be used to produce
quality business documents that will make you
proud. Prerequisite: Introductory knowledge of
Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Access and
PowerPoint.
* When registering choose section 30 for MS 2010 or section 31 for MS 2007.
Community Skills Center Community Education
Access Level I
GEN6ZAA*
$90 ($80 Senior)
Discover the benefits of using a database by
focusing on the basics of Access in this selfguided course. Learn to create and enter data,
extract the data (queries), build efficient frontends for that data (forms) and publish the results
in an easy-to-read format (reports). Prerequisite:
Familiarity with Windows environment.
Access Level II
GEN6ZAB*
$90 ($80 Senior)
Master intermediate Access tools and techniques required to create a user-friendly
database in this self-guided course. Present
your data in attractive reports and forms.
Create macros that make a database intuitive
enough for a computer novice to use. Prerequisite: Access Level I or consent of instructor.
Excel Level I
GEN6ZEA* $90 ($80 Senior)
Explore, experiment and take advantage of
the features of Excel. Learn how to build a
basic spreadsheet, create an embedded chart
and use formulas, functions and formatting.
Use your new skills to complete calculations,
make decisions, graph data and develop
professional-looking reports. Prerequisite: Basic
knowledge of Microsoft Windows.
Excel Level II
GEN6ZEB*
$90 ($80 Senior)
Excel Level II focuses on streamlining and enhancing spreadsheets with templates, charts,
graphics and formulas. Apply visual elements
and advanced formulas to a worksheet to
display data in various formats. Topics include
financial tables, data tables and amortization
schedules. Create, sort and query tables, create
templates and work with multiple worksheets
and workbooks. Increase your confidence and
build problem-solving skills. Prerequisite: Basic
Knowledge of Excel.
Outlook Level I
GEN6ZMA*
$75 ($65 Senior)
Outlook is commonly used in business environments to communicate and coordinate with
colleagues. Discover how to send, receive, reply to and forward email messages. Organize
your schedule and events using calendar tools.
Maintain contact lists, to-do lists and notes. Topics include creating distribution lists, attaching
files to messages and opening and saving attached files. Streamline your workplace today.
PowerPoint Level I
GEN6ZPA* $90 ($80 Senior)
Unlock your creativity with PowerPoint. Create
professional-looking slide shows using well
designed layouts. Modify these layouts to create custom slides to fit your specific needs and
enhance your information. Add illustrations,
shapes, custom backgrounds, transitions and
diagrams. Fun and simple to use! Prerequisite:
Familiarity with Windows environment.
PowerPoint Level II
GEN6ZPB*
$90 ($80 Senior)
Produce presentations enhanced with visual
and audio elements that will be remembered by
your target audience. PowerPoint 2007 gives
you the flexibility to create, revise and reuse a
presentation to fit your needs. Learn to make an
animated self-running presentation. Prerequisite: Beginning knowledge of PowerPoint 2007,
PowerPoint - Level I or consent of instructor.
Word Level I
$90 ($80 Senior)
GEN6ZWA*
Create professional-looking documents and
revise them with ease. Explore ways to create
fliers, letters, memos, resumes and more. Utilize
Word editing tools to improve your work. Discover formatting techniques to visually enhance
your documents by adding borders, pictures
and images. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of
Microsoft Windows.
tract the information from these lists to generate
accurate and professional-looking invoices, billing statements and payroll checks. Prerequisite:
Basic knowledge of accounting principles, the
personal computer and small business.
Basic Business Writing Technique
GEN7GR
MS Office Business Simulation
GEN7OS
$90 ($80 Senior)
Extend your basic skills and knowledge of
Word and create more intricate and varied
documents. Existing skills and knowledge are
enhanced by covering more advanced aspects
of key topics such as formatting, tables and lists.
New features are introduced such as merging,
envelopes, mailing labels, multiple columns,
text boxes and WordArt. Produce professionallooking documents that reflect the quality of
your work. Prerequisite: Word - Level I or consent of instructor.
Word Level III
$105 ($95 Senior)
GEN6ZWC*
Our advanced course teaches the most challenging features and functionality of Word
including integrating Word with other programs, collaborating on documents, managing
document versions, adding reference marks
and notes and using XML in Word. This is an
ideal course for experienced users who want
to fully utilize Word. Prerequisite: Intermediate
knowledge of Word.
QuickBooks
GEN7DQ
$120 ($110 Senior)
This class teaches you how to set up your company right the first time. Using QuickBooks, you
can get rid of your stacks of paperwork, and
manage your customers, vendors, products and
financial data easily in orderly lists. You can ex-
* When registering choose section 30 for MS 2010 or section 31 for MS 2007.
$120 ($110 Senior)
Using your fundamental Microsoft Office Suite
skills, produce practical and realistic business
projects. Complete assignments that require
the creation of documents, forms, presentations, worksheets and database tools for a
business. Take this class to increase your workplace competency.
Word Level II
GEN6ZWB*
$90 ($80 Senior)
Wouldn't you like to feel more confident about
your writing skills? Those who write well get
noticed and are valued in an organization.
This class will teach you how to write with a
purpose, avoid common errors, proofread and
apply business editing techniques. Review your
grammar skills and create and format business
documents, letters, memos, email messages and
short reports. Review grammar and punctuation
for effective writing.
Photoshop Plus
GEN7PH
$120 ($110 Senior)
Expand your knowledge of Photoshop with this
self-guided intermediate course. Discover how
to fix photographs by removing flaws, resizing,
correcting exposure and utilizing the healing
brush tool. Create multiple versions of images
for use in various projects. Learn to transform
your photographs today!
Medical Vocabulary
MO16S
$110 ($100 Senior)
Knowing medical terminology is essential in
any area of the medical field. We offer this noncredit, self-paced course that teaches the basic
elements of medical words (prefixes, roots and
suffixes). Medical abbreviations are studied so
the student is able to analyze, define and build
medical terms that are most commonly used
within the clinic/hospital environment.
Community Skills Center Membership
- Learn Computers & More!
PC4CSC
$89 ($79 Senior)
Enjoy 10 weeks of unlimited access to more
than 1,400 computer and business skills online
training videos, hands-on practice files, MS
Office and Adobe software, Wi-Fi, meeting
spaces, library services, technical assistance
and more. Join anytime! Located conveniently
at the Maywood Park Campus (102nd & N.E.
Prescott). For hours or more information visit
www.mhcc.edu/csc or call 503-491-6122.
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business & industry workforce training
Offering personalized, innovative services
to prepare your company to compete
successfully in the global marketplace
Business and Industry Workforce Training (BIWT) at Mt.
Hood Community College is the employer's connection
to customized, affordable training programs designed
to strengthen a business workforce, enhance leadership
skills, improve productivity and increase profitability.
BIWT can provide customized training, including:
• Computer software skills
• Continuing education for professional licensing
• Industry-specific training
• Leadership and supervisory skills
• Professional communication skills
CONSTRUCTION
Building Analyst & Envelope
Professional Training
Prepare yourself for the fast growing energy
efficiency industry. Earn two Building Performance Institute (BPI) Certifications in eight
weeks of weeknight and weekend classes
without having to take time off from your day
job. The training includes BPI national certification testing.
Date: 1/16–2/23
Time: Wed., 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Sat., 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Place: ECTC
Fee: $2,995
Date: 3/13–4/27
Time: Wed., 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Sat., 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Place: ECTC
Fee: $2,995
Heating Professional
Building Performance Institute (BPI) certification is the nationally approved training
standard of the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Program of the U.S. Department
of Energy and the Environmental Protection
Agency. BPI Building Analyst or Performance
Tested Comfort Systems certification (PTCS) is
a required prerequisite.
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• Project management and continuous improvement
• Specialized training such as Lean Manufacturing/
Lean Contracting
• Training and credentials in workplace health and safety
• Workplace language classes
Employer clients working with MHCC include:
• Boeing
• City of Gresham
• Danner-La Crosse Footwear
• Horizon Air
• Imperial Manufacturing
• Leatherman Tool Group
• Microchip Technology Inc.
• ON Semiconductor
• TriMet
Contact us:
503-491-7235 • [email protected]
Date: 1/14–18 or 3/11–15
Time: Mon.–Fri., 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Place: ECTC
Fee: $1,495
PTCS Duct Sealing Technician
Performance Tested Comfort Systems (PTCS) is
a certification program for contractors installing,
servicing or inspecting heat pumps and ductwork. Technicians who successfully complete
the course will become PTCS certified and eligible to participate in various regional programs.
Date: 2/4–6 or 3/4–6
Time: Mon.–Wed., 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Place: ECTC
Fee: $500
Sustainable Building Advisor
Program specifically designed for professionals working in the areas of architecture,
engineering, design, developing and contracting who wish to create environmentally
responsible and cost effective buildings. The
program is organized in nine monthly weekend sessions (Friday to Saturday). All sessions
are presented by expert instructors in an interactive format with hands-on exercises, site
visits and cross-sector applicability.
Date: 1/11–9/7
Time: Fri.–Sat., TBA (once a month)
Place: Maywood Park Campus
Fee: $2,445
Weatherization Tech
This course is designed to train students how
to properly weatherize existing buildings and
homes. Students will receive field training
where they will perform weatherization and
repair activities. This Clean Energy Works Oregon qualified program includes a WHALC
(Whole House Air Leakage Control) certification from Building Performance Institute (BPI).
Date: 2/11–22
Time: Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Place: ECTC
Fee: $2,995
healthcare
Adult Care Home Basic Training
This course is required in the state of Oregon
for providers and resident managers of adult
care homes, and is a basic introduction to the
care requirements of residents.
Date: 1/7–1/15
Time: Mon.-Wed., 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Place: Maywood Park Campus
Fee: $380 All inclusive
Date: 2/25–3/15
Place: Online
Fee: $380 All inclusive
Business and Industry Workforce Training Community Education
Home Health Aide
Nursing - Train the Trainer
This 40-hour course prepares Certified Nursing Assistants to become Home Health Aides.
This online training includes a brief lab and
clinical portion and is a requirement of the
Home Health Agency Licensure via the Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division.
Prerequisites: current CNA1 license.
A practical introduction to adult education
theory, Train the Trainer provides an opportunity to learn active teaching methodologies
among nursing peers. This course is ideal for
RNs, LPNs or CNAs looking to move into a
instructor or leadership role. This course complies with OSBN education requirement for
new nursing assistant instructors.
Date: Begins 2/11
Time: Online w/lab and clinical TBD
Place: Gresham Campus
Fee: $495
Date: Time: Place:
Fee: Nursing Assistant
The training includes 51 hours of online
theory, 24 hours of lab practice and 75 hours
of clinical practicum at an assigned facility.
After successful completion of this course, the
student is eligible for the Oregon State Certified Nursing Assistant 1 exam. Visit mhcc.edu/
cna for details.
Date: Time: Place:
Fee: 1/7– 3/6
Mon., Wed., Fri., 8:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
AC 1756
$1,595 Additional fees required
Date: Time: Place:
Fee: 1/12–3/24
Sat., Sun., 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
AC 1756
$1,595 Additional fees required
Date: Time: Place:
Fee: 2/4–4/2
TBA
Online w/ Lab in AC 1756
$1,595 Additional fees required
2/9
Sat., 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Maywood Park Campus
$325 CEU / $275 Non-Credit
Wilderness First Aid
Students will be given a foundation of first
aid principles and skills that will enable them
to identify and respond to emergencies in
wilderness and/or remote areas (including
urban disasters, earthquakes and hurricanes)
when EMS (Emergency Medical Services)
are not available. Prerequisite: current CPR/
AED Certification.
Date: Time: Place:
Fee: 3/8, 3/15, 3/22
Fri., 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Gresham Campus
$125* Required textbook not included
PROFESSIONAL
IFC Professional Coach Certification
Start your career, boost your company or
enhance the lives of others with a professional coaching certification through the
International Coach Federation. Students
have the option of choosing between two areas of emphasis: Life and Wellness Coach or
Professional Business and Executive Coach.
This 60-hour intensive ICF course will teach
you how to champion and motivate others
to learn, develop and achieve success both
personally and professionally. Hours are
eligible for ICF credential.
Date: 2/8–10, 3/15–17
Time: Fri., 1–8 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.–6 p.m;
Sun., 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Place: TBA
Fee: $2,495
Preparing for Global
Harmonization (GHS)
Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) is a
system that defines and classifies the hazards
of chemical products, and communicates
health and safety information on labels and
material safety data sheets. This course will
highlight principles and best practices.
Date: 2/22
Time: Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Place: Bruning Center
Fee: $175
total access pass
$
89
Your ticket to 10 weeks of unlimited
access to over 1,400 computer and
business skills online training videos –
including MS Office and Adobe software!
Available seven days a week, including evenings, at Maywood
Park Campus, 102nd & N.E. Prescott. Enjoy Wi-Fi Internet
access, meeting spaces, software workbooks, library services,
Macs, limited technical assistance and more.
For hours or more information call 503-491-6122
or visit mhcc.edu/csc
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small business development center
The Mt. Hood Community College
Small Business Development Center
(SBDC) is part of the Oregon Small
Business Development Center Network. We serve new and established
businesses by providing:
• Access to small business resources
• Free confidential business counseling
• Information and referral services
• Practical, affordable training
TO REGISTER:
Call 503-491-7658 or email us at [email protected].
Register for the class a minimum of 72 hours before the
start date.
TO CANCEL:
Call 503-491-7658 or email us at [email protected].
Cancellations 72 hours or more prior to seminar will be
given a 100 percent refund.
No refunds for cancellations within
72 hours of seminar
The small business development center is now located at 501 N.E. Hood Ave., Suite 240 , Gresham, Oregon
Seminars and
Workshops
To register call 503-491-7658
Participate in workshops from your business,
home or SBDC classroom. High-speed Internet
connection required for all online live webinars.
STARTING A BUSINESS
Going into Business: Start Smart!
Learn the basics of opening a small business in
Oregon: How to register your business name,
resources for small businesses, access to capital,
open a business bank account and obtain a tax
ID number for your business. Individual business
advising at no charge available after completing
this training.
Registration available: 1/7 to 3/22
Available online at: mhccbizcenter.org
Fee: No charge
Empezando Su Negocio (Spanish)
Aprenda los pasos necesarios para iniciar un
pequeño negocio en el estado de Oregon. Este
taller por internet cubre los siguientes temas:
Cómo Registrar su Negocio, Recursos para
Pequeños Negocios, Acceso a Capital, Cómo
Abrir una Cuenta de Cheques y Obtener su
EIN (Número de Impuesto para Su Negocio).
Asesoria individual en Español sis costo alguno al
completar esta clase.
Inscripciones abiertas: 1/7 to 3/22
Clase virtual: mhccbizcenter.org
Costo: No hay cuota de inscripción
New Business Foundations Program
This six-week online program is a must if you are
opening a new business or have a business idea.
Work with individual business counselors during
the process of opening your business and get
your questions answered.
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Registration available: 1/7 to 3/22
Available online at: mhccbizcenter.org
Fee: $195, Includes learning materials
Fundamentos Para Nuevos
Negocios (Spanish)
Este programa de 6-semanas en-linea (curso
virtual por internet) le ayurará con el proceso
de iniciar y planear su nuevo negocio o evaluar
la oportunidad de su idea de negocio. Trabaje
con asesores profesionales durante este curso y
reciba contestación a sus preguntas.
Inscripciones abiertas: 1/7 to 3/22
Clase virtual: mhccbizcenter.org
Costo: $195, Incluye curso y materials
Small Business Legal Basics
In this seminar you will learn how to protect your
small business and deal with some of the legal
issues involved when owning and running a
business. You will discover how to avoid common
mistakes while dealing with contracts, hiring
employees and the structure of your business. In
addition, it covers different licensing requirements
and regulations, as well as tax implications for
you and your business. This seminar is offered
in partnership with the law firm Young Twedt
McRostie, LLP.
Date: 1/29 or 2/26 or 3/26
Time: Noon–1 p.m.
Fee: No charge, Class limited to 20
Location: Classroom or live webinar
• What if I'm not bankable? How can I
become bankable?
• What if I get denied?
Registration available: 1/7 to 3/22
Available online at: mhccbizcenter.org
Fee: No charge
BUSINESS PLANNING
Business Start-Up Program
The Business Start-Up Program will help you plan
and grow your new small business successfully!
This 10-week program includes business plan
software, learning materials, online business
training and individual business coaching.
Registration available: 1/7 to 3/22
Available online at: mhccbizcenter.or
Fee: $295, Includes learning materials
GROWING YOUR BUSINESS
Business Growth Program
The Business Growth Program offers specialized
online training and individual business coaching
to new and existing companies (must be at least
one-year in business).
Registration available: 1/7 to 3/22
Available online at: mhccbizcenter.org
Fee: $395, Includes learning materials
How to Get a Business Loan
Dos and Don’ts of
Workers' Compensation
Attend this seminar and get the answers to these
questions:
• What is the current access to capital?
• What are some sources of capital?
• What banks are lending?
• What are lenders really looking for?
• What are the steps to getting a loan?
• Am I bankable? What should I know?
Having proper workers' compensation
insurance coverage is critical to your business
and the welfare of your workers. Workers
Compensation Division doesn't wait for a
worker to get hurt to investigate and penalize
non-complying employers. A penalty before a
claim is a relatively inexpensive wake-up call.
An employer who heeds the warning and gets
Small Business Development Center Community Education
insurance can avoid the much higher costs of
claims, claim penalties and tort liability that go
with uninsured injuries.
Date: 2/13
Time: 10 a.m.–Noon
Fee: No charge
Location: Classroom or live webinar
Small Business Sales
Learn how to prospect, qualify, close sales
and perform post-sales servicing. You will be
able to use these tools to ensure your business
has a predictable revenue stream and profitable long-term customer relationships.
Date: 1/31
Time: 9–10:30 a.m.
Fee: $35
Location: Classroom or live webinar
Hiring New Employees
Look at how to attract and hire quality employees. How to begin the employee/employer
relationship off on the right foot, including
proper job postings, applications, job descriptions and hiring paperwork. Learn about the
differences between an employee and independent contractor.
Registration available: 1/7 to 3/22
Available online at: mhccbizcenter.org
Fee: No Charge
Contracting with the Government
Small businesses face challenges when trying
to win federal, state and local government
contracts. The Small Business Administration
can help small businesses work through these
challenges. This class provides an in-depth
approach to discovering and seeking contract opportunities as well as the marketing
tools that may assist in selling your product or
service to the government.
Date: 1/16 or 2/27
Time: 9:30 a.m.–Noon
Fee: No Charge
Location: Classroom or live webinar
Available online at: mhccbizcenter.org
Business Insurance 101
This class will address basic questions regarding business personal property, commercial
general liability, bonds and workers compensation insurance. Presented by: Lori Stegmann,
Stegmann Insurance Agency.
Date: 1/30 or 3/6
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Fee: No charge
Location: Classroom or live webinar
BOOKKEEPING & QUICKBOOKS
MARKETING
Bookkeeping for Small Business
Understanding How Marketing Can
Sustain and Grow Your Business
Learn basic accounting practices used by
professional bookkeepers and accountants.
Become familiar with the tools available to
develop a bookkeeping system that works for
your business.
Date: 1/9 or 2/20
Time: 9 a.m.–Noon
Fee: $55, Class limited to 10
Location: Classroom or live webinar
QuickBooks Bootcamp™ 1: Company
Setup and File Management
Two days of hands-on training in QuickBooks
consisting of two, three-hour sessions. After an
introduction to basic accounting principles used
by all editions of QuickBooks, you will use the
software to create a company file, customize it,
manage its movement between computers and
generate reports essential to your business.
Date: 1/15 & 1/17 or 3/12 & 3/14
Time: 9 a.m.–Noon
Fee: $135 per Bootcamp or $235 for both
Class limited to 8, textbook not included
QuickBooks Bootcamp™ 2: Managing Business Transactions
Two days of hands-on training in QuickBooks
consisting of two, three-hour sessions. Working
with real-life customer, vendor and banking
transactions, you will use the software to
process money coming into and going out of
a business as part of a 30-day bookkeeping
cycle vital to your business.
Date: 1/22 & 1/24 or 3/19 & 3/21
Time: 9 a.m.–Noon
Fee: $135 per Bootcamp or $235 for both
Class limited to 8, textbook not included
Weekend QuickBooks Bootcamp™
Bootcamp 1: Company Setup and File Management (one six-hour class)
Bootcamp 2: Managing Business Transactions (one six-hour class)
Date: Bootcamp 1: 2/9
Date: Bootcamp 2: 2/16
Time: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
One-hour lunch break
Fee: $135 per Bootcamp or $235 for both
Class limited to 8, textbook not included
Upon completion of this session you’ll be able
to identify and locate your target customers
through demographics (census data), psychographics (lifestyle data), geographic (location
data), linguistics (keyword analysis) and behavioristics. This presentation will also cover the
unique message you need to develop for these
targeted customers and the use of traditional
printed media (ads, brochures, etc.) and social
media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) to deliver this
unique message to your targeted audience.
Date: 2/21
Time: 9 a.m.–Noon
Fee: $55, Class limited to 10
Location: Classroom or live webinar
Business Website Essentials
Learn easy step-by-step essentials to building
your own small business website. Designed for
any skill set, the instructor will walk through the
budget-conscious options and tools to build a
successful business website from scratch.
Date: 1/11 or 2/8 or 3/8
Time: 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Fee: $35
Location: Classroom or live webinar
WebMentor
Have an expert Web designer guide you
through the steps of creating a website for your
business. Through six classes and individual
mentor sessions, WebMentor will guide you
through the process of creating an effective
professional business website:
Session 1: How to plan for your website
Session 2: Competitive analysis
Session 3: 10 essential pages
Session 4: Keywords and copywriting
Session 5: Marketing with social media
Session 6: Analyzing your traffic
Registration available: 1/7 to 3/22
Available online at: mhccbizcenter.org
Fee: $395
Social Media Marketing For Business
Learn to use social media tools such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+ and YouTube
to promote your business and attract new
customers. The instructor will discuss the key
elements of successful social media marketing.
Date: 3/28
Time: 9–10:30 a.m.
Fee: $35
Location: Classroom or live webinar
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getting to mhcc
I-84
181st Ave
102nd
Ave.
82nd Ave
I-84
I-84
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Stark St.
Division St.
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Division St.
Powell Blvd.
10100 N.E. Prescott St., Portland, OR
503-491-6100
Directions from the MHCC
Gresham Campus:
Travel west on I-84
Take the I-205 south/I-205 north exit
Merge onto I-205 north ramp
Merge onto I-205 north
Take E. Sandy Blvd. exit
Merge onto N.E. Sandy Blvd.
Turn right onto N.E. 102nd Ave.
Turn right onto N.E. Prescott St.
End at 10100 N.E. Prescott St.
From Portland:
Travel east on I-84
Exit at I-205 north
Take E. Sandy Blvd. exit
Merge onto N.E. Sandy Blvd.
Turn right onto N.E. 102nd Ave.
Turn right onto N.E. Prescott St.
End at 10100 N.E. Prescott St.
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THE Bruning Center
for allied health
education at Mhcc
mhcc.edu/schedule
Directions from Vancouver:
Travel south on I-205 to I-84 east
Drive east on I-84 to exit 17, Troutdale
Turn right onto 257th Ave. at stoplight
Continue on 257th Ave. through Stark St.
MHCC is on the left just south of
Stark St.
End at 257th Ave./Kane Rd.
Drive west on S.E. Stark St.
Turn left onto S.E. 223rd Ave.
Turn right onto S.E. Burnside Rd.
Turn left onto N.W. Civic Dr.
End at 1484 N.W. Civic Dr.
From Portland:
Drive east on I-84 to exit 17, Troutdale
Turn right onto 257th Ave. at stoplight
Continue on 257th through Stark St.
MHCC is on the left just south of
Stark St.
End at 257th Ave./Kane Rd.
From Portland:
Travel east on I-84
Take the 181st Ave. exit 13 to Gresham
Turn right onto N.E. 181st Ave.
Turn left onto E. Burnside St.
Turn right onto N.W. Civic Dr.
End at 1484 N.W. Civic Dr.
For the most current calendar visit
mhcc.edu/registrationcalendar
MHCC gresham
campus
26000 S.E. Stark St., Gresham, OR
503-491-6422
Directions from the MHCC
Gresham Campus:
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No classes). . . . . . . . 1/21
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503-491-6700
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19421 S.E. Stark St., Gresham, OR
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small business
development center
501 N.E. Hood Ave., Suite 240, Gresham, OR
503-491-7658
be productive
Embedded Education
Partnering with the East County semiconductor industry, MHCC helps provide
industry-specific training in project
management and problem-solving.
You may have driven past the
Microchip Technology Inc. facility
on Stark Street and wondered exactly
what they do. Actually, they help
make your car run, control the
touch screen on the GPS you may
have been using or the smartphone
you shouldn’t have been using, and
even keep the LED lights on your
dashboard on—among dozens of
other functions.
As one of the world’s leading
manufacturers of microcontrollers,
memory and analog semiconductors,
Microchip Technology, founded in
1989, provides semiconductor-based
products to more than 70,000
customers ranging from General
Electric and Panasonic to Motorola,
GM-Delco and Honeywell.
Microchip’s products span applications called the embedded industry (components
which are embedded into
and form the “brains” of
products from appliances
to tablet computer touch
screens to engines).
Additionally, automobiles,
medical devices, Ethernet
applications, battery
systems, lighting, wireless connectivity—
the list is nearly
endless.
Without getting all quantum physics
about it, virtually anything electronic
contains microcontrollers—such as a
small computer on a single integrated
circuit—which are made functional by
semiconductors passing electrical current through a chemical lattice. They
are called semiconductors because the
rate at which they conduct electricity
falls between a conductor (such as
copper wire) and an insulator (such as
polymers or glass).
Manufacturing semiconductors and
the microcontrollers that use them is
a tremendously complex and precise
process. So are the training needs of
the teams that drive the process—
which is where MHCC’s commitment
to serving the educational needs of
local industry comes in.
“The training needs of semiconductor manufacturers have distinctive
characteristics,” says MHCC’s Robert
Weinman, who helps design and coordinate training programs with local
industry. “Those include highlyspecialized content specific to
semiconductor manufacture,
with narrow time windows
for training opportunities.
The semiconductor market
is highly volatile and
companies have remained
competitive by diversifying their client base and
product offerings. This
requires an innovative design team
and an extremely agile
production
team.”
“MHCC has been
responsive and
proactive, offering
input on what they need
to teach and what our
people need to learn.”
Working in concert with local semiconductor makers such as Microchip,
MHCC helps deliver core courses to
employee teams in problem-solving,
project management and software
skills for lean manufacturing. These
courses bring additional skills and
value to their careers and improve
production, resource allocation and
innovation for the companies at which
they work. It’s a high-tech win-win.
“Working with MHCC helps us keep
things local, build a better network
of providers and offer our team
members an on-site source of valuable
training,” says Lynn Stephan, manufacturing training and organizational
development manager at Microchip
Technology. “I’ve been working with
community colleges throughout my
career to help provide technology
training, and MHCC has been
responsive and proactive, offering
input on what they need to teach and
what our people need to learn. It’s a
productive partnership.”
In other words, MHCC is a conductor
of knowledge—simple as that.
For more information on how MHCC
can help your company or organization
with business and industry workforce
training, please call 503-491-7235 or
email [email protected].
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be empowered
Getting Avid
The new AVID Center for Students is
up and learning at MHCC.
As we reported in the Summer 2012
issue of College + Community, Mt.
Hood Community College is the
first and only college in Oregon
to adopt the AVID postsecondary program. For more than three
decades worldwide, Advancement
Via Individual Determination
(AVID) has been meeting the previously unmet needs of underserved,
under-represented, and pretty
much under-everythinged students,
creating a new way of preparing
those students (and inspiring their
teachers) for college readiness and
eventual success in a global society.
The program is now serving more
than 450,000 students, from
fourth grade to college, in 4,800
schools across America and 16
countries. MHCC is one of just two
colleges in the Northwest to adopt
the program.
The Art
of Teaching
Learning specialists meet frequently with AVID students
Until just a few months ago, the one
missing component of the MHCC
program was the physical manifestation of this holistic, systemic and
sustained program of engagement
with students.
The final piece to fall into place,
the AVID Center, is located on the
mezzanine level of the Gresham
Campus Library and is now open to
serve students. The Center is both
a place to find support and cohort
(group)-based courses designed to
develop within students the best
habits of mind and work, and to
clearly communicate the importance
of using goals to drive progress. In
a sense, AVID redefines teaching
and learning from a top-down,
individual challenge to a studentcentered team sport.
“This is a true learning
community,” says
Lauren Smith,
AVID program
coordinator at
MHCC. “For
our students,
AVID means
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taking classes with the same group
of students, who all work with
their instructors to refine and build
the skills essential to getting an
education, from goal-setting and
time management to ways to balance
work and family with school. AVID
provides proven curriculum for
these classes.”
For MHCC faculty, “AVID means
a unique set of teaching strategies
and lesson plans which speak to the
learner who has not quite acclimated
to college,” Smith says.
“AVID means a
unique set of teaching
strategies and
lesson plans which speak
to the learner who has
not quite acclimated
to college.”
One unique option allows AVID cohorts to focus on one of three themes
in a given semester: music, money
or sustainable foods. Those themes
are interwoven into the reading and
writing classes. For example, one of
the assignments for the AVID reading
students enrolled in the music focus
is to write a paper on the ethics and
outcomes of file sharing.
Students in the AVID program at
MHCC often come from similar AVID
classes in high school. The program is
currently in place in the GreshamBarlow, Parkrose, Portland and
Reynolds school districts, to name
a few. Counselors at high schools
that have not yet adopted AVID often
recommend their students to colleges
that offer the program.
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And, it is also a very good way
to harness the power of studentfocused learning to create
exciting futures.
“AVID has been a real gain for me,”
says Turner. “It’s an opportunity
to take advantage of some great
resources and help.”
For more information on AVID at
MHCC, please contact Lauren
Smith at 503-491-7331 or email
[email protected].
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“It’s been helpful to me in so many
ways,” notes MHCC student Kevin
Turner, who has taken several AVID
courses. “It helps embed each case
study and lesson in your mind, and
taking each class with the same group
of students creates a supportive environment—almost a learning family.
Everyone helps each other willingly.
AVID clarifies assignments and goals.”
As Christie Plinski, vice president
for Instruction at MHCC, noted
in our previous feature on this
topic, “Our first cohort of AVID
students is already showing gains
in performance and persistence.
This a group of students who came
from situations in which they
were underprepared for collegelevel learning. Yet, with the AVID
program, eight of 10 of them moved
forward to the next term at MHCC.
Those are very good results.”
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“It helps embed each
case study and lesson
in your mind, and taking
each class with the
same group of students
creates a supportive
environment — almost a
learning family.”
“There are no set selection criteria,”
explains Smith, who came to
MHCC after teaching in the AVID
program at Reynolds High School,
“but we are working to reach
underserved learners who may be
minorities, adults who have been
out of school for extended periods,
the middle of the road incoming
freshmen and veterans—anyone
who might flounder a bit otherwise.
We help them advocate for
themselves and reach their goals.”
PERIODICALS
POSTAL CUSTOMER
ECRWSS
You May Have Already Earned
an Associate Degree
A new pilot program is helping
students earn associate degrees
after they have transferred to a
four-year school and accumulated the credits needed to fulfill
the two-year degree program
requirements.
This “reverse transfer” program is
a joint collaboration between the
Oregon Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development (CCWD) and the Oregon University System (OUS),
thanks to a $450,000 grant from
the Lumina Foundation.
Cam Preus, commissioner of CCWD, says, “Bottom line, attaining an
associate degree on the way to a bachelor’s degree helps keep students
on track to graduation, and helps them in their jobs and careers with an
additional, valuable credential.”
In addition, with the tough job market continuing in Oregon, reverse
transfer degrees can give an extra edge to recent graduates. Having both
an associate and a bachelor’s degree on a resume reflects a broader, more
accurate view of a graduate’s skills and training received over time.
To see if you qualify, or for more information,
please visit mhcc.edu/reversetransfer.
EDUCATION
be degreed
Saturday, May 4, 2013
This schedule is published to provide information to the general public. Every effort is made to ensure accuracy
at the time of printing. However, the statements contained here are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract
between a student and the college. MHCC reserves the right to change or cancel a class at any time and to alter
stated policy by action of the MHCC District Board of Education. Course offerings may be adjusted for economic
reasons and students are urged to register early.
Foundation Annual Power of the Dream Auction & Dinner
Red Lion Hotel on the River • 5 p.m.
For information call 503-491-7206. Visit us online at
mhcc.edu/foundation or email at [email protected].